- kyivindependent.com reports: Ukraine launched extensive drone attacks overnight on May 29, 2026, targeting Russian oil and fuel infrastructure across multiple regions.
- militarnyi.com reports: The Lukoil-Volgogradneftepererabotka refinery, one of Russia's largest, was struck by Ukrainian drones, leading to a fire and halting production, as confirmed by The Kyiv Independent.
- kyivpost.com reports: An oil pumping station near Yaroslavl, specifically the Yaroslavl-3 facility, was also hit by Ukrainian drones, with regional Governor Mikhail Evrayev confirming the strike and a subsequent fire, according to Kyiv Post.
- Russian officials acknowledged strikes on refineries, fuel storage sites, and the Temryuk seaport in Krasnodar Krai.
- Russia's defense ministry reported downing 208 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones over various regions and occupied Crimea during the overnight attacks.
- The attacks are intended to reduce Russia's economic capacity to wage war against Ukraine by targeting its oil refining and logistics infrastructure.
- The extensive drone strikes have reportedly led to a significant reduction in Russian fuel output by over a quarter.
Ukraine Drones Hit Russian Oil Sites
On May 29, 2026, Ukraine launched extensive drone attacks across Russia, striking major oil and fuel infrastructure, including one of Russia's largest refineries, causing fires and halting production. These strategic strikes aim to severely cripple Russia's war economy, reportedly reducing its fuel output by over a quarter.
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