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Ukraine strikes Russian oil sites 870 miles deep

Friday 02 January 2026 - 08:50
By: Dakir Madiha
Ukraine strikes Russian oil sites 870 miles deep

Ukrainian forces ushered in 2026 with drone attacks on key Russian petroleum infrastructure, hitting the Ilsky oil refinery in Krasnodar and the Almetyevskaya oil processing facility in Tatarstan, the Ukrainian military confirmed on Thursday. These overnight strikes from December 31 to January 1 sparked fires at both sites, which emergency teams later extinguished.

The assaults represent the latest escalation in Ukraine's aggressive campaign against Russia's energy assets. The Almetyevskaya facility, operated by Tatneft, lies roughly 1,400 kilometers or 870 miles from Ukraine's borders, underscoring Kyiv's expanding ability to strike deep into Russian territory. Meanwhile, the Ilsky refinery in southern Russia processes between 3 million and 6.6 million tons of crude oil annually, supplying fuel to Moscow's armed forces.

December 2025 marked a record for Ukraine's offensive, with at least 24 strikes on Russian refineries, oil tankers, and pipeline infrastructure the highest monthly tally since the war began, according to Bloomberg. This sustained effort aims to erode Moscow's oil revenues, which fund its military operations in Ukraine. Amid international sanctions, Russia anticipates oil and gas income dropping to 23% of its budget this year, a historic low.

The Ukrainian strikes coincided with a massive Russian barrage of over 200 drones targeting energy infrastructure across seven Ukrainian regions on New Year's Eve. President Volodymyr Zelensky denounced the assault on Telegram, stating Russia deliberately brought war to the holiday. The attack left more than 103,000 households without power in Volyn region alone.

These mutual blows unfolded against the backdrop of ongoing U.S.-led peace talks. In his New Year's address, Zelensky revealed Ukraine stands at "10 percent" toward a deal to end the conflict, though not at any cost. He had met U.S. President Donald Trump in Florida on December 28 to discuss a 20-point peace framework.

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