Zelensky confirms attacks on oil depots in Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed new long-range attacks on oil depots and pumping stations in Russian territory, hundreds of kilometers from the front line. According to his statements, this offensive is a direct response to Moscow choosing to prolong the war. For the public, this escalation means the conflict is intensifying and could affect fuel prices and global energy stability.

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Drones and missiles: the new logistics of energy warfare 🔥

The attacks focus on key infrastructure such as the Tuapse refinery and pumping stations of the Transneft system. Ukraine uses long-range drones and domestically manufactured missiles, such as the Palianytsia, to hit targets over 700 kilometers away. This tactic aims to disrupt the Russian fuel supply chain and reduce its logistical capacity. However, the precision of these systems remains limited, and reported damage varies depending on local sources.

Putin, Russia's accidental environmentalist 🌍

Meanwhile, in Moscow they must be pleased: each burning oil depot reduces Russia's carbon footprint without the need for climate agreements. Zelensky, unknowingly, has become the most effective environmental activist in Eastern Europe. Of course, if the price of gasoline rises, let them not complain: it is the cost of having a conflict that expands with no signs of a truce and with the bill in the hands of the citizens.