Ukraine strikes Russian oil refineries
newsJun 10, 20261476
On May 21 Ukrainian drones and missiles struck oil refineries in Syzran in Russia's Samara region and hit energy sites including a manufacturing plant in Chuvashia. The strikes ignited large fires visible in satellite and video footage and forced temporary shutdowns of refinery operations, disrupting local fuel processing. Kyiv has stepped up attacks on Russian energy infrastructure after peace talks stalled, aiming to deprive Moscow of fuel and strain its military logistics. The hits also raise risks for regional fuel supplies and complicate enforcement of international oil price caps designed to limit Kremlin revenue.