Ukrainian Drone Strikes Target Russian Oil Infrastructure Amid Zelenskyy's Middle East Tour
Ukraine war briefing: Russian oil facilities burn as Zelenskyy tours Middle East

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Ukrainian drones attacked the Sheskharis oil terminal in Novorossiysk, Russia, as part of a broader strategy to disrupt Russian oil exports. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, during his Middle East tour, expressed concerns over shifting U.S. priorities affecting military support for Ukraine, particularly amid rising tensions in the region.
- 01Ukrainian drones targeted the Sheskharis oil terminal in Novorossiysk, Russia.
- 02Over 148 Ukrainian drones were reportedly intercepted by Russian air defenses.
- 03Zelenskyy raised concerns about U.S. support for Ukraine amidst the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran.
- 04Ukraine is enhancing its military cooperation with Syria.
- 05Zelenskyy offered Ukraine's technological support to Gulf Arab nations against Iranian threats.
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Ukrainian drone strikes targeted the Sheskharis oil terminal at the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk in Russia's Krasnodar region, igniting significant fires and disrupting oil exports. The Russian military reported intercepting 148 drones during a three-hour period, while attacks also resulted in casualties in Russia's Belgorod region. The Institute for the Study of War noted an increase in Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil infrastructure over the past two weeks, which could have costly implications for Russia's oil export capacity. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy continued his Middle East tour, meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa to discuss enhanced security cooperation. Zelenskyy expressed concerns that a prolonged conflict involving the U.S. and Israel against Iran could diminish American support for Ukraine, particularly in the delivery of critical Patriot air defense missiles. He emphasized that Russia benefits economically from the Iran conflict, as rising oil prices bolster its war efforts. In response, Ukraine is intensifying its attacks on Russian oil production and export infrastructure and is willing to share its military technology with Gulf Arab nations to counter Iranian threats.
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The escalation of drone attacks on Russian oil facilities could disrupt oil supplies and impact global oil prices, affecting economies worldwide.
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