- The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues in Donbas, marked by systematic offensives, targets on infrastructure, and the CIA backing leadership changes in Ukraine.
- An advance into Donbas is underway, while Ukrainian strikes are causing problems in occupied Crimea.
- Composite attacks are underway targeting sites in Kharkiv, military targets in Crimea, and key infrastructure in Donbass.
- War targets infrastructure across Ukraine.
Russian Forces Seek Control of Donbas Supply Roads Amid Refinery Strikes
What happened
Russian forces are attempting to secure supply lines in Donbas. In the last three days, Ukraine has struck three Russian oil refineries, including facilities in Bashkortostan. Russian forces are currently pushing on two axes in Donbas, attempting to breach Ukrainian defensive lines between Dobropilla and Drujkivka.
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Why it matters
The strikes on oil refinery infrastructure in Bashkortostan could disrupt regional energy supply. These military actions are part of the broader conflict targeting infrastructure across Ukraine, including key sites in Donbas.
War targets infrastructure across Ukraine, including composite attacks in Kharkiv, military targets in Crimea, and key infrastructure in Donbas.
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Who's involved
- DonbasGeopolitical region in southeastern Ukraine and southwestern Russia where forces are fighting for control of supply lines.
- BashkortostanFederal subject of Russia where Ukrainian forces have struck oil refinery infrastructure.
- RosneftRussian energy company whose refinery operations in Bashkortostan are being targeted by Ukrainian strikes.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- RosneftSpeculative
Rosneft might face reduced revenue due to Ukrainian drone and missile strikes on its refinery in Bashkortostan.
- BashkortostanSpeculative
Bashkortostan could see regional energy supply costs rise due to strikes on oil refinery infrastructure.
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The entities involved
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Donbas
industrial region in southeastern Ukraine and southwestern Russia
Related events
- Russia is showing signs of new mobilization and making greater sacrifices in its efforts to seize the Donbas region.
- Ukrainian forces are successfully repelling Russian advances while the invading force is showing signs of exhaustion and dwindling manpower.
- Russian demands have been reported to extend into Ukrainian territory.
- Putin is dug in on seizing the Donbas region, while the floating idea of targeting NATO-linked facilities and drone strikes test alliance unity in Europe.
- The war between Ukraine and Russia continues in Donbas, with Russia advancing and Ukraine targeting Russian oil refineries.