Key facts
- Ukraine is conducting a sustained drone campaign against Russian oil refineries.
- The drone strikes have severely disrupted Russia's fuel production.
- Russia's largest oil refinery, Gazprom Neft's Omsk facility, has halted operations.
- Ukrainian drones damaged key processing units at the Omsk refinery.
- The attacks are expected to worsen fuel shortages across Russia and Central Asia.
- President Zelensky described the attacks as 'long-range sanctions'.
- The campaign aims to impact the Russian economy and bring war home to citizens.
Ukraine's ongoing drone campaign has severely impacted Russia's fuel production, leading to significant disruptions and shortages. The latest attack targeted Gazprom Neft's Omsk facility, Russia's largest oil refinery, forcing it to halt operations after Ukrainian drones damaged key processing units. This incident is expected to exacerbate existing fuel shortages not only within Russia but also across Central Asia.