Ukrainian drones have issued “sanctions” to the Tuapse oil depots for the 3rd time this month — this is how Ukrainian sources and military commentators describe the latest series of strikes.
According to Reuters, the confirmed attack on 28 April was at least the third strike on Tuapse in less than two weeks, while the Tuapse refinery had already halted operations after the 16 April attack due to damage to port infrastructure and the inability to ship products.
“Fire Sanctions”: How Ukrainian Drones Are Methodically Targeting Russia’s Oil Economy
Russia’s war against Ukraine has long gone beyond the front line. Every day, Russian missiles, aerial bombs and drones attack Ukrainian cities, energy facilities, residential buildings, hospitals, railways and civilian infrastructure. In response, Ukraine is increasingly using long-range drones against the part of the Russian economy that directly fuels the war: oil refining, oil depots, export terminals, ports and pipeline infrastructure.