Ukrainian Long-Range Drone Strikes Hit Major Russian Oil Infrastructure
On May 18 and 19, 2026, Ukrainian forces conducted successful drone strikes against the Lukoil-Nizhegorodnefteorgsintez oil refinery in Kstovo and the Yaroslavl-3 oil pumping station. The General Staff of Ukraine confirmed the attacks, which resulted in visible fires and operational disruptions at both facilities. These strikes are part of an expanded campaign targeting Russia's energy exports and refining capacity, which has faced severe liquidity and production strains over four years of ongoing conflict.