Ukraine Strikes Four Major Russian Oil Refineries and Terminals
In a coordinated long-range drone operation on April 18, 2026, Ukrainian forces targeted four critical Russian energy sites to disrupt Moscow's war financing. Successful hits were reported at the Novokuibyshevsk and Syzran refineries in Samara, the Vystosk oil terminal in Leningrad, and a pumping station in Krasnodar. Russian officials confirmed large fires at these facilities, while reporting the interception of 258 Ukrainian drones. The strikes significantly impaired Russian export capacity during a period of high oil prices.
Date: April 18, 2026
Location: Russia
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: airstrike
Severity: HIGH
Source: The Washington Post