Ukraine strikes Russian oil assets, with the V. Filanovsky and Yuri Korchagin platforms hit in a precision attack on the Caspian Sea. The General Staff confirmed direct hits. These Lukoil facilities are key to Russia’s oil exports. The strike aims to reduce the revenue that funds Russia’s war effort by physically destroying the means of production.
The platforms have been targeted since December. Direct hits were reported, and damage is being assessed. Lukoil has not commented. This operation targets the economic foundation of the Russian state. The precision of the strike demonstrates the growing sophistication of Ukrainian long-range weaponry.
Ukrainian forces also destroyed a Buk-M3 air defense system in Luhansk. This strike weakens Russian defenses. A warehouse in Kherson was hit, disrupting logistics. These military strikes complement the economic warfare by degrading the enemy’s combat power.
Russia targets Ukrainian power plants, causing outages. Ukraine targets Russian refineries and platforms. This reciprocal strategy aims to wear down the opponent and damage their economy.
A drone attack on Voronezh killed one person and injured four. 17 drones were neutralized. This strike on Russian soil disrupts rear areas and brings the war to the Russian people.
