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Ukrainian Drone Attacks Target Russian Oil Refinery, Logistics Hubs, and Targets in Crimea

46 reports, 21 independent Updated Sep 20
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What happened

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Ukrainian forces utilized long-range drones and cruise missiles to target major Russian infrastructure. Attacks included the main oil refinery in Moscow, which was damaged in the assault. The attacks also targeted logistics facilities supporting Russia's war effort, as well as targets in the Krasnodar region and Crimea.

From channel4.com, perthnow.com.au

Why it matters

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The strikes targeted critical energy infrastructure and logistical hubs across multiple regions. The attacks reportedly caused fuel shortages in annexed Crimea, with spillover effects now impacting major Russian centers like Moscow.

From perthnow.com.au

Who's involved

  • MoscowCapital and major population center of Russia, targeted by drone attacks.
  • KrasnodarMajor population center in Southern Russia, targeted by drone attacks.
  • CrimeaDisputed peninsula targeted by Ukrainian strikes on critical infrastructure.

How it developed

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  1. Long-range drone attacks continue against Russian targets, now including economic infrastructure like online sales platforms.1 source
  2. Crimea blackout, Krasnodar, Belgorod, and Moscow targeted in coordinated strikes.1 source
  3. Ukrainian drones struck a major Russian oil refinery.1 source
  4. Ukrainian attacks caused fuel shortages in annexed Crimea, and the resulting shortage spillover is now affecting major Russian centers, including Moscow.Sub-event
  5. The Slavyansk refinery operates within the Southern Federal District, which is part of the broader conflict affecting Russia.Sub-event
  6. Drone strikes targeted Russian energy infrastructure in Krasnodar and Yaroslavl; Zelenskyy announced sanctions via Telegram.1 source
  7. Ukraine uses drones to strike targets in Moscow, oil facilities in Ufa, and regions of Crimea.1 source
  8. Strikes escalate as Moscow's oil refineries are hit by drones and Kyiv increases its attacks.1 source
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  1. Ukrainian raids hit an oil terminal in the Krasnodar region and targets in Crimea.Sub-event
  2. Kyiv intensified strikes on Russian targets including Moscow's oil refinery, Krasnodar logistics, and Crimean fuel infrastructure.1 source
  3. Strikes targeting energy infrastructure in Crimea.1 source
  4. Ukrainian forces targeted fuel supplies to Crimea.1 source
  5. Drone attacks hit targets in Moscow and Krasnodar Krai.1 source

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