The Ukrainian military has stepped up attacks on Russia’s energy infrastructure, as Moscow benefits from higher crude oil prices and some sanctions relief.
Ukrainian drones have struck several Russian refineries and export terminals in the last week, accelerating a campaign that began last summer to target one of Russia’s biggest revenue sources.
As the war in the Middle East and the surge in crude prices provide a windfall to the Kremlin, Kyiv has redoubled its efforts to hobble Russia’s energy production.
The Ukrainian military claims to have carried out 10 major attacks this month on Russian energy infrastructure – some of the strikes deep inside Russia. The extent of the…