Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil Drilling Platforms: Caspian Sea Operation Targets War Funding

Ukraine strikes Russian oil drilling platforms in a major Caspian Sea operation designed to target the funding of the war. The V. Filanovsky, Yuri Korchagin, and Valery Grayfe platforms sustained direct hits, according to the General Staff. These Lukoil assets are vital for Russia’s economy. The strike aims to reduce the revenue available for the Kremlin’s military operations.
The platforms have been targeted since December. Direct hits were confirmed, and damage assessment is underway. Lukoil has not commented. This operation targets the economic basis of the Russian invasion. By hitting the oil industry, Ukraine is attacking the source of Russia’s power.
A Buk-M3 air defense system was destroyed in Luhansk. This strike weakens Russian defenses. A warehouse in Kherson was also hit, disrupting supplies. These military strikes complement the economic warfare.
Russia targets Ukrainian energy infrastructure, causing outages. Ukraine responds by hitting Russian oil assets. This reciprocal destruction is a key feature of the war. The targeting of offshore platforms represents a new phase in this conflict.
A drone attack on Voronezh killed one person and injured four. 17 drones were neutralized. This strike on Russian soil disrupts rear areas and challenges the narrative that the war is going according to plan for Russia.