Ukrainian Drone Strike Hits Major Russian Oil Refinery
A Ukrainian drone attack targeted a major Lukoil oil refinery in Volgograd Oblast on January 31st, resulting in explosions near the facility. This attack, a joint operation by Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces and HUR, is part of a broader strategy to disrupt Russian military logistics and weaken its economy. The refinery, one of Russia’s ten largest, produces various fuels and has been targeted multiple times previously. Russia’s Defense Ministry reported intercepting numerous drones that night, though damage assessments are ongoing.
John Q. Hosedrinker