Ukrainian Drones Strike Russian Oil Facilities in Tver and Stavropol
On July 9, 2026, Ukrainian forces launched a series of long-range drone strikes hitting oil storage facilities in Russia's Tver and Stavropol regions, including a depot in Vyazniki. These "long-range sanctions" ignited large fires and forced the evacuation of nearby apartment buildings in Stavropol. The campaign has triggered a severe fuel crisis across several Russian regions, leading to gasoline rationing and hours-long waits at filling stations as Kyiv targets Moscow's military logistics and economy.
Date: July 9, 2026
Location: Russia
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: airstrike
Severity: HIGH
Displaced: 300
Source: Washington Post