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Ukraine reportedly strikes Russian oil depot in Stavropol Krai, explosions reported in Moscow Oblast

The Kyiv Independent

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July 12, 2026

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Ukraine reportedly strikes Russian oil depot in Stavropol Krai, explosions reported in Moscow Oblast

Ukraine struck an oil depot in southern Russia's Stavropol Krai, and explosions were heard in Moscow Oblast as air defenses were engaged overnight on July 13, monitoring channels reported.

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Kyiv Post

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· Jul 1, 2026

Ukraine Hits Targets 1,300 km Inside Russia, Striking Ufa Oil Refinery and Penza Missile-Linked Plant

Ukraine struck an oil refinery in Ufa and a military-industrial facility in Russia’s Penza region, Zelensky said. He added the refinery is over 1,300 km from the front line and part of Ukraine’s “long-range sanctions” strategy targeting Russia’s war infrastructure. Ukrainian and OSINT monitors also reported damage to facilities linked to missile component production and energy infrastructure, while Russian authorities confirmed widespread drone interceptions across multiple regions.

Ukrainska Pravda

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· Jul 1, 2026

Zelenskyy: Ukrainian weapons strike Ufa oil refinery again and hit Russian military industry site in Penza Oblast – video

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said Ukrainian weapons have struck an oil refinery in Russia's Ufa for the second time, referring to the strikes as long-range sanctions. The refinery lies 1,300 km from the front line. He also said a Russian military-industrial complex facility in Penza Oblast has been hit.

Sputnik

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· Jun 21, 2026

Russian Forces Strike Ukraine’s Oil Refining Facilities and Infrastructure - MoD

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Strikes were also carried out against oil refining facilities, fuel and energy infrastructure, transport infrastructure and fuel depots used by the Ukrainian armed forces, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday.

The Hill

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· Jul 9, 2026

Ukraine targets Russian oil facilities after Zelensky meets with Trump

Ukraine targeted Russian oil facilities on Thursday after President Volodymyr Zelensky met with President Trump on the sidelines of the NATO Summit in Turkey. Ukrainian forces struck two oil depots, one in Stavropol and the other in Tver, that are approximately 500 kilometers from the front line, according to Zelensky. “Units of Ukraine's Defense Forces also struck...

Baltic News Network

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· Jun 25, 2026

Ukrainian drone strikes ignite another oil depot in Russia

Another oil depot has caught fire in Russia’s Krasnodar region following overnight Ukrainian drone strikes, according to Russian and Ukrainian media reports. The Ukrainian Telegram channel Exilenova+ reported that three fuel storage tanks caught fire at the oil depot in the village of Poltavskaya after the attack. According to the Telegram channel Astra, the Poltavskaya [] The post Ukrainian drone strikes ignite another oil depot in Russia appeared first on Baltic News Network.

Bloomberg

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· Jul 4, 2026

Oil Terminal in Russia’s St. Petersburg Comes Under Attack

Kyiv’s forces attacked an oil terminal in St. Petersburg, Russia’s second largest city, with drones overnight, local officials said, while Ukraine said a gas production facility was struck by Russia.

Hindustan Times

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· Jul 8, 2026

Iran news LIVE: Missile sirens in Bahrain, Kuwait also targeted by Iran after US strikes

Iran news LIVE: Blasts were heard in Iran's main oil hub on Kharg Island, on Qeshm Island, and in the southern port cities of Sirik and Bandar Abbas, Reuters reported.

The Kyiv Independent

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· Jul 12, 2026

Key Russian oil refinery struck in Ukrainian drone attack

Ukraine's military reportedly struck a major Russian oil refinery in the city of Syzran in Samara Oblast overnight on July 12, Russian Telegram media channels reported.

Daily Express

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· Jul 7, 2026

Putin humiliated as oil refinery deep inside Russia burns - 1,500 miles from Ukraine

The oil refinery attack marks one of the deepest attacks on Russian territory by Ukraine since the war began.

Euromaidan Press

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· Jul 4, 2026

Ukraine is ten days into campaign to pressure Moscow toward peace: Russia’s Baltic oil gateway took hit overnight

Ukrainian overnight strikes reportedly hit a St. Petersburg oil terminal, with Flamingo missiles seen over Chuvashia.

The i Paper

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· Jul 5, 2026

Powerless Putin is being humiliated in his home city

Ukraine launched an attack this weekend on a major oil depot and military base in Russia's second city, St Petersburg

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jul 1, 2026

Zelenskyy says Ukraine has hit a Russian oil refinery for the second time in a week

Ukrainian forces have struck Russia's major Ufa oil refinery for the second time in a week, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday.

Sweden Herald

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· Jul 6, 2026

Ukraine says it attacked Russia's largest oil refinery in Siberia

Ukraine says it attacked Russia's largest oil refinery in Siberia

Egyptian Gazette

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· Jun 22, 2026

‘Five dead after attack on Russia’s Voronezh’

Ukrainian missile strike on ​the Russian city ‌of Voronezh on Monday killed five ​people and ​injured several dozen, regional governor Alexander ​Gusev said.Gusev ​said that an industrial site on the ​left bank ​of the Voronezh River ‌sustained the heaviest damage. The attack sparked a fire ​that ​was later extinguished.Ukraine’s military said it ​had struck ​a [] The post ‘Five dead after attack on Russia’s Voronezh’ appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Watchdog Report

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· Jun 27, 2026

Ukraine Just Hit Russia Where It Hurts Most

Ukraine just struck a massive oil refinery just 15 miles from the Kremlin — and Russia may not get it running again until 2027. Story Snapshot Ukraine hit the Moscow Oil Refinery twice in June 2026, causing damage that could shut it down for at least six months. The refinery supplies 40 of the Moscow []

The Independent

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· Jul 1, 2026

Zelenskyy says Ukraine hits a Russian oil refinery for the second time in a week

Ukrainian forces have struck Russia's major Ufa oil refinery for the second time in a week, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 1, 2026

Zelensky calls for peace after Ukraine strikes Russian oil refinery and military complex

Ukraine launched two long-range military strikes against Russia on Wednesday, hitting another oil refinery and a military facility, continuing the trend of its recent military success with such weapons. Russia’s Ufa oil refinery and an aerospace and defense facility where missile components are built were hit by Ukrainian forces. Both targets are hundreds of miles []

BRICS News

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· Jul 4, 2026

JUST IN: 🇺🇦🇷🇺 Ukrainian attack drones strike Russia's St.

JUST IN: Ukrainian attack drones strike Russia's St. Petersburg oil terminal.@BRICSNews

Meduza.io

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· Jul 8, 2026

Ukrainian drones strike oil refineries in Russia, hit tankers in Taganrog Bay, and set fire to military airfield

Ukrainian forces struck Russian oil refining facilities, attacked tankers in the Taganrog Bay, and hit a military airfield in the early hours of July 8.

teleSUR English

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· Jun 27, 2026

3 Powerful Signs Flamingo missiles Ukraine Struck Russian Arms Plant

Flamingo missiles Ukraine reportedly hit a Russian arms factory in Volgograd, as Zelenskiy says the strike targeted a key military-industrial site. Related: Russia To Continue Massive Strikes on Ukraine: Lavrov Flamingo missiles Ukraine were used in a strike that reportedly hit a Russian military-industrial plant in Volgograd, according to President Volodímir Zelenski. He said the []

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jun 29, 2026

Russian Strikes Target Gas Facilities, Military Deployment Sites in Kharkiv, Donetsk

Russian Strikes Target Gas Facilities, Military Deployment Sites in Kharkiv, Donetsk

Off The Press

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· Jul 1, 2026

Zelensky calls for peace after Ukraine hits Russian oil refinery, military complex

Ukraine launched two long-range military strikes against Russia on Wednesday, hitting another oil refinery and a military facility, continuing the trend of its recent military success with such weapons. Russia’s Ufa oil refinery and an aerospace and defense facility where missile components are built were hit by Ukrainian forces. Both targets are hundreds of miles []...Click to read more

Fortune

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· Jul 3, 2026

Russians live with fuel shortages and rationing as Putin insists the war against Ukraine will go on

Ukraine has struck more than 50 oil refining sites in Russia but Putin presses on.

Russia Today

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· Jul 8, 2026

Ukraine attacks Russian oil tankers

Rostov Region Governor Yury Slyusar has confirmed Ukrainian strikes on oil tankers Read Full Article at RT.com

Caucasian Knot

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· Jul 7, 2026

Attacks on SOCAR and the note of protest from the Azerbaijani Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure on July 5-6, 2026, affected facilities of the Azerbaijani oil and gas company SOCAR in the Mykolaiv region. Azerbaijan considers the repeated strikes to be deliberate and demands an investigation, explanations, and adherence to international obligations from Moscow.

Anadolu Agency

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· Jul 12, 2026

6 killed, several injured as Russia, Ukraine continue to target each other

Moscow and Kyiv claim attacks on oil, port and transport infrastructure in latest overnight cross-border assaults

Daily Mirror

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· Jul 4, 2026

Ukraine hits major oil terminal in 'massive' overnight drone attack on Russia's St Petersburg

Ukraine has struck a major oil terminal in St Petersburg in north-west Russia as it intensifies its long-range drone attacks on the country's critical energy infrastructure

Intel Slava

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· Jul 11, 2026

[Photo] 🇷🇺❌🇺🇦— A series of Russian strikes hit targets in Odessa.

— A series of Russian strikes hit targets in Odessa. Enemy logistics facilities, a cargo ship of the Ukrainian shadow fleet flying a Saint Kitts and Nevis flag, and vehicles were struck. The port in Illyichevsk (Chornomorsk) was among the targets hit, with a strike also carried out on an ammunition warehouse within the port area.@IntelSlava

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