Ukrainian Drones Strike Major Lukoil Oil Refinery in Perm, Russia
Ukrainian forces successfully targeted one of Russia's largest Lukoil-owned oil refineries in the Perm region overnight into August 1, 2026. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the strike as part of an escalated campaign against Russian energy infrastructure to disrupt military logistics. Large fires were reported at the facility, marking another deep-penetration strike. This follow-up attack highlights Ukraine's focus on hitting critical economic targets to pressure Moscow amid the ongoing four-and-a-half-year conflict.