On Thursday, 25 December Ukraine launched a series of attacks in Russia that crippled major facilities, including a large refinery in the Rostov region, oil‑gas terminals in Krasnodar, and multiple military sites.
Ukrainian drone assaults on critical refineries
Ukrainian drones struck one of Russia’s largest refineries in the Rostov region, triggering multiple explosions and a large fire. The incident disrupted refining operations and raised fears of widespread supply disruptions.
Strikes on oil‑gas facilities in Krasnodar and Orenburg
Long‑range Ukrainian drones hit oil‑gas assets in the port of Temryuk, igniting storage tanks filled with petroleum products. A gas‑processing plant in Orenburg was forced to suspend operations after the attack.
Military targets hit across the Russian coast and occupied territories
Projectiles struck a runway near the town of Majkop in Adygea, a repair facility in the occupied Donetsk region, and radar stations at Belbek airport on the Crimean peninsula, further degrading Russia’s military infrastructure.
Ukrainian Security Service claims systematic attacks
In interviews with Reuters, a representative of Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) confirmed that the attacks form part of a systematic campaign against Russia’s oil‑gas sector, aimed at weakening the state’s budget and military logistics.
Impact on Russia’s budget and logistics
The SBU highlighted that each strike cuts into Russia’s foreign‑exchange earnings, strains the budget, and complicates fuel supplies for the armed forces.
