Ukrainian long-range drones strike oil facilities in Stavropol Krai
Ukrainian forces targeted the town of Mikhailovsk in Russia's Stavropol Krai with several long-range drones overnight on July 19. Local reports and satellite imagery indicated fires at an oil depot, marking the third time this facility has been hit in recent weeks. The attack is part of Kyiv's broader strategy to degrade Russian fuel logistics and energy infrastructure. Simultaneously, Ukrainian drones struck power substations in occupied Crimea, leading to localized blackouts in Yalta and Kerch.
Date: July 19, 2026
Location: Russia
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: infrastructure
Severity: HIGH
Source: Kyiv Independent