Ukraine begins to flex muscle as an emerging air power, angering Russia
Summary
Ukraine has increased its air attacks on Russian oil facilities far inside Russian territory, hitting key sites like oil storage tanks and refineries in the Urals region. These strikes aim to reduce Russia’s oil export capacity and revenues, leading to strong responses from the Russian government.Key Facts
- Ukraine bombed oil storage, ports, and refineries up to 1,600 km from its border, including the city of Perm in the Urals.
- The Ukrainian Security Service said nearly all oil storage tanks at the attacked facility in Perm caught fire.
- Russia confirmed the strikes and reported shooting down 98 Ukrainian drones in various areas.
- Kremlin spokesman called the attacks “terrorist attacks.”
- Russia canceled military cadets’ participation in this year’s Victory Day parade, possibly to avoid drone attacks.
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said Ukraine’s strikes cut Russia’s oil port capacities by 13 to 43 percent at key locations, causing revenue losses estimated at $2.3 billion in March.
- A U.S.-based think tank reported at least 18 Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil infrastructure in April.
- Ukraine targeted additional military and oil production facilities, including drone factories and refineries, repeatedly damaging Russian oil export abilities.
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