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Ukraine Confirms Major Drone Strikes on Saratov Refinery and Crimea Fuel Terminal
Explosions rocked Saratov and Engels overnight, with reports of a fire at a local refinery. Russia claims to have downed 37 drones as air defenses went on alert across several regions.
Updated: Nov. 11, 2025
Energy
Ukraine’s Special Ops Hit Oil Depots and Fuel Trains in Occupied Crimea
The SSO said its drones struck the oil depot near the village of Hvardiyske, destroying a large fuel tank. Two trains loaded with fuel were also hit at a nearby loading terminal.
Nov. 7, 2025
Russia
Gunvor Cancels $22 Billion Russian Lukoil Deal After US Calls it ‘Kremlin’s Puppet’
Gunvor dropped its $22 billion bid for Lukoil’s foreign assets after the US Treasury called the Swiss trader a “Kremlin puppet” and signaled it would block the deal amid sanctions pressure.
Nov. 7, 2025
Russia
Ukraine’s Drones Hit Tuapse Oil Hub, Disrupt Exports to Asia
Ukrainian drones struck Russia’s Tuapse refinery and port, igniting fires and forcing an export halt. Kyiv calls it part of a drive to choke Moscow’s war economy.
Nov. 5, 2025
Russia
Russia’s Crude Shipments Fall as Global Buyers Step Back After US Sanctions
India, China and Turkey sweep up some 95% of Russia’s seaborne crude exports, so any significant or long-term pull-back in their purchases could devastate Moscow’s economy.
Nov. 4, 2025
Russia
Western Oil Companies See Profit Boost From Russian Strikes and Sanctions
Drone attacks on Russian refineries and export terminals since July have cut daily petroleum product shipments by 500,000 barrels in September from this year’s peak.
Nov. 3, 2025
Russia
Explosions Shake Saratov as Drones Target Oil Refinery Near Engels Bomber Base
Explosions hit Russia’s Saratov region overnight, reportedly striking an oil refinery about 800 km from Ukraine, near the Engels base used to bomb Ukrainian cities.
Nov. 3, 2025
Ukraine
SBU Drone Hits Russia’s Tuapse Tanker, Triggering Major Fire Again
Russian authorities confirmed on Sunday that the seaport on the Black Sea coast was struck yet again as Ukraine continues to hit oil facilities across Russia.
Updated: Nov. 2, 2025
Energy
Ukraine Destroys Three Lines of Russia’s Strategic Ring Pipeline in Moscow Region Overnight
The pipeline, which transported gasoline, diesel, and aviation fuel, was a key supply route for Russian forces conducting operations against Ukraine.
Nov. 1, 2025
Putin
Putin Ally’s Firm to Acquire Lukoil’s Foreign Assets
International oil trader Gunvor, co-founded by Putin ally Timchenko, is set to buy sanctioned Russian giant Lukoil’s foreign assets, valued at up to $4 billion.
Oct. 30, 2025
Russia
Trump-Xi Talks Could Shift Course of Ukraine War, But Quick Breakthrough Unlikely – Kyiv
Ukraine’s advisor to the head of the Presidential Office told Kyiv Post that Russia relies on China for its war – and the US has the ability to pressure Moscow through Beijing.
Oct. 29, 2025
Russia
‘One Night – Three Major Targets’: Ukraine Confirms Strikes on Russian Oil and Gas Infrastructure
Ukrainian drones struck deep inside Russia overnight, igniting fires at three major oil and gas facilities across Mari El, Ulyanovsk, and Stavropol.
Updated: Oct. 29, 2025
Washington
Trump Has ‘Many More’ Cards to Play on Russia, US NATO Envoy Says
In an interview with Bloomberg, Matthew Whitaker, the US permanent representative to NATO, said that Donald Trump “holds all the cards” when it comes to Russia.
Oct. 28, 2025
Germany
US Exempts Rosneft Germany From Russia Sanctions, Berlin Confirms
The clarification followed days of uncertainty in Berlin after US President Donald Trump’s administration unveiled sweeping sanctions on Russian oil majors.
Oct. 28, 2025
Zelensky
Ukraine’s Drone War Hits Russia’s Economy: 27% of Fuel Output Lost – Zelensky
President Zelensky says Ukraine’s strikes have destroyed as much as 27% of Russia’s fuel production, further cutting into the funds Moscow has to fund its war as domestic fuel prices soar.
Oct. 28, 2025
Economy
Lukoil to Sell Foreign Assets After US Sanctions Hit Russian Oil Giants
It came after Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the sanctions imposed by the US were “serious” but would “not significantly impact” Russia’s economy.
Oct. 28, 2025