Ukraine is hitting Russia where it hurts: their oil industry. In the last seven days, Ukrainian drones have attacked six different oil refineries inside Russia.

The latest targets include the Afipsky refinery in the Krasnodar region and the Saratov refinery. Videos and photos show large fires breaking out after the strikes. These are not just small accidents; they are part of a bigger plan to stop Russia from making the fuel they need for their war effort.

Experts say these attacks are starting to have a real impact. Russia is now struggling to keep enough diesel fuel on hand. Because of the constant drone strikes, the country is having a harder time processing crude oil into usable fuel.

This is a major headache for the Kremlin. When oil plants are damaged, it slows down the supply chain. If Russia cannot produce enough fuel, it makes it much harder to run tanks, trucks, and other military equipment.

Analysts are watching this closely because it marks a shift in how Ukraine is fighting back. By going after the money and the fuel behind the Russian army, they are trying to weaken Russia's ability to keep the war going.

For now, the smoke is still rising over several of these sites, and Russia is trying to repair the damage. However, with the attacks happening so quickly and so often, it is becoming difficult for them to stay ahead of the destruction.

Source: Bloomberg.com