Ukrainian Forces Strike Key Russian Oil Refineries and Crimea Military Targets

Military confirms drone strikes on Volgograd facility and occupied Crimea as Kyiv ramps up campaign against Russian energy infrastructure.

Ukrainian forces have launched a coordinated series of strikes against high-value targets within Russia and occupied territories, marking a significant escalation in Kyiv’s campaign to cripple the Russian war machine. Military officials confirmed that drone strikes successfully targeted a major oil refinery in Russia's Volgograd Oblast and an aircraft production facility in occupied Crimea. International reports from outlets including the Financial Times and Bloomberg highlight that the Volgograd refinery, owned by energy giant Lukoil, was among the primary targets. The facility plays a cr…