Striking 1,500 km into Russia: Ukraine’s military drains Moscow’s economy by targeting oil.

Attacks on Russia’s fuel and energy infrastructure

According to Novyny.live: Ukraine’s defense forces are systematically striking Russia’s fuel and energy infrastructure, draining the Russian economy financially, technologically, and logistically. These long-range operations hit critical sites over 1,500 kilometers inside Russian territory.

Available data shows that at least 16 major oil refineries and terminals, along with more than 40 processing units, have been damaged. This has reduced Russia’s oil refining and extraction volumes. As a result, gasoline production has fallen to multi-year lows, creating fuel shortages. Gas stations have imposed purchase limits, and several regions now face restricted supplies of aviation fuel.

Russia’s economy is experiencing a record drop in oil output—roughly 400,000 barrels per day. The General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces stated:

“The defense forces continue targeted operations.” — General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also noted, “Last night, Ukrainian drones struck targets inside Russia at distances of up to 1,000 kilometers.”

These strikes aim not just to destroy infrastructure but to create conditions for further weakening Russia economically. Ukraine’s defense forces will persist with systematic actions toward this goal.

Impact on Russia’s economy

The decline in Russia’s oil production and fuel processing could have severe consequences for the country’s domestic economy, given its heavy reliance on the oil and gas sector. Fuel shortages may drive up energy prices, lower living standards, and affect Russia’s military capabilities.

In this context, Ukraine’s continued actions could significantly shift the regional balance of power, highlighting the strategic importance of hitting the enemy’s critical infrastructure.