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Russia bombs petrol stations while Ukraine targets bridges, in all-out war on enemy logistics (Ukraine Battlefield update, Day 1,586)
Ukrainian drones and missiles torch Russian oil depots and arms plants. Putin is scrambling to stop fuel queues snaking through Moscow.
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The Independent
· Jul 10, 2026
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv attacks Russian ships near Crimea as Putin’s fuel crisis deepens
Key supplies of the missiles will arrive in the next few days
Utusan Malaysia
· Jun 22, 2026
Russia sekat jualan bahan api selepas Ukraine serang Crimea
MOSCOW: Serangan besar-besaran tentera Ukraine ke atas Semenanjung Crimea yang dikuasai Russia mengorbankan sekurang-kurangnya empat nyawa, selain memaksa pihak berkuasa yang disokong Moscow pada Ahad menggantung jualan bahan api di wilayah berkenaan, semalam. Ukraine mengesahkan pihaknya menyasarkan fasiliti ketenteraan dan tenaga di Crimea yang menjadi pangkalan logistik utama Moscow sepanjang kempen ketenteraan selama empat tahun ... Read more The post Russia sekat jualan bahan api selepas Ukraine serang Crimea appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
Kyiv Post
· Jun 30, 2026
Ukraine Interdicts 2 Bridges Supplying Occupiers in Crimea, Zaporizhzhia
Ukraine’s Defense Forces attacked two bridges used by Russian troops in occupied Zaporizhzhia and Crimea, alongside multiple drone command posts and a command center, Ukraine’s General Staff said. The military also confirmed extensive damage to the Slavyansky oil refinery in Russia’s Krasnodar region, including destroyed fuel storage tanks and an oil-processing unit.
Fark
· Jun 21, 2026
Day 1,579 of WW3: Russia launched a series of attacks on multiple Ukrainian regions on Saturday. Guided aerial bombs struck civilian infrastructure in Zaporizhzhia and Sumy. This is your Sunday Ukraine conversation [News]
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Ukrainska Pravda
· Jun 28, 2026
Ukraine's defence forces confirm strikes on two Russian oil refineries and bridge in Crimea – video
On the night of 27-28 June, Ukraine’s defence forces struck two Russian oil refineries, a railway bridge in occupied Crimea, and a Russian ammunition depot in Donetsk Oblast.
AzerNews
· Jul 8, 2026
Ukraine's drone campaign turning Russia's oil system into new frontline
The escalation of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine has taken a highly destructive turn along the frontlines and border zones, shifting the focus of tactical strikes heavily onto retail energy networks. In recent months, Russian forces have initiated a systematic campaign targeting civilian petrol stations within a 30 to 50-kilometer radius of the Ukrainian border. Utilizing a combination of kamikaze drones, heavy artillery, and precision guided missiles, these strikes have left hundreds of local distribution points in ruins across regions like Kharkiv, Sumy, and Chernihiv.
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Related coverage for "Russia bombs petrol stations while Ukraine targets bridges, in all-out war on enemy logistics (Ukraine Battlefield update, Day 1,586)": The Independent — Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv attacks Russian ships near Crimea as Putin’s fuel crisis deepens. Utusan Malaysia — Russia sekat jualan bahan api selepas Ukraine serang Crimea. Kyiv Post — Ukraine Interdicts 2 Bridges Supplying Occupiers in Crimea, Zaporizhzhia. Fark — Day 1,579 of WW3: Russia launched a series of attacks on multiple Ukrainian regions on Saturday. Guided aerial bombs struck civilian infrastructure in Zaporizhzhia and Sumy. This is your Sunday Ukraine conversation [News]. Ukrainska Pravda — Ukraine's defence forces confirm strikes on two Russian oil refineries and bridge in Crimea – video. AzerNews — Ukraine's drone campaign turning Russia's oil system into new frontline