Ukraine has conducted over 80 drone attacks targeting Russian oil refineries and depots in the past year, according to a BBC investigation. While the frequency of attacks decreased in the second half of 2023, these strikes have significantly impacted Russia's ability to fund its war, as repairing damaged facilities becomes increasingly costly and difficult due to sanctions. The attacks, concentrated in southern Russia, have shifted focus towards targeting facilities supplying military equipment.
Ukraine conducted more than 80 drone attacks on Russia n oil refineries and depots in the last year, according to an investigation by the BBC's Russia n Service.The attacks, which took place in Crimea, occupied Ukrainian territory, and regions of Russia decreased in the second half of the year, but have long-standing ramifications on one of Moscow's top exports.Here is a map created by Newsweek to illustrate the number of attacks and their locations throughout the past year.
The largest oil refinery in the country has been subject to previous attacks by Ukraine, one of which destroyed 1.5 million tons of oil and fuel products worth $540 million in July, according to Kyiv.Ukraine's attacks on Russia's oil depots and refineries may have long-standing economic ramifications, as oil remains one of Moscow's key sources of revenue. Russia increased its estimated oil and gas export sales for 2024 by $17.
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