According to the official report by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (https://www.mil.gov.ua), Ukrainian defense forces are successfully executing a long-range campaign targeting the Russian oil and gas infrastructure. This week, the Lukoil-Nizhegorodnefteorgsintez refinery in Kstovo was struck for the second time, causing significant damage to its primary oil processing unit, AVT-6. These operations are aimed at crippling the fuel supply lines that fuel the Russian war machine. By systematically targeting refineries like those in Nizhny Novgorod and the Yaroslavl-3 pumping station, Ukraine effectively weakens the enemy’s ability to sustain high-intensity combat operations at the front.
The strike on the Yaroslavl-3 station resulted in damage to four reservoirs with a total capacity of 140,000 cubic meters. This facility is critical to the transport network supporting Russia’s military-industrial sector. Alongside these energy strikes, the Ukrainian military neutralized multiple command and observation posts in the Donetsk and Kherson regions, as well as UAV control centers in the Zaporizhzhia and Kursk regions. This coordinated approach proves that Ukraine’s intelligence and precision-strike capabilities are evolving, allowing for highly efficient operations deep behind enemy lines.
Russian logistics are currently under severe strain. The destruction of ammunition depots, such as the one in Marynivka, and the targeting of repair units in Sievierodonetsk further complicate the adversary’s ability to launch new offensives. Previously, successful strikes on the Ryazan refinery incapacitated multiple units, including AVT-3, AVT-4, and AT-6, triggering major fires and prolonged production shutdowns. These tactical successes demonstrate that Moscow’s “invulnerable” energy infrastructure is becoming increasingly transparent to Ukrainian drone operators.
Beyond the battlefield, these strikes serve as a vital component of the broader war effort. By creating a fuel deficit and forcing the Russian government to divert resources toward the protection of industrial assets, Ukraine disrupts the aggressor’s long-term military planning. As the war of attrition continues, the capability to strike critical Russian infrastructure remains a decisive factor in maintaining a strategic advantage. The professionalism displayed by the Ukrainian Armed Forces in these missions underscores the country’s unwavering commitment to victory, utilizing every available asset to erode the enemy’s strength from within its own territory.