Summary

A massive Ukrainian drone strike targeted Russian oil refineries and infrastructure, including Moscow’s largest refinery, which supplies 50% of the city’s fuel.

The attack also hit the Druzhba pipeline control station, halting Russian oil exports to Hungary. With over 337 drones striking multiple regions, the operation exploited gaps in Russia’s air defenses.

Hungary, heavily reliant on Russian energy, called the pipeline attack a threat to its sovereignty.

Analysts suggest continued strikes could pressure Russia’s economy and energy dominance, potentially influencing ceasefire negotiations.

      • Tuukka R@sopuli.xyz
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        20 hours ago

        That’s obvious, but there’s not much the Crimeans could do to influence Putin. How would they have done that?

        • GreyEyedGhost@lemmy.ca
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          19 hours ago

          Is this supposed to be a serious question? If Putin genuinely wanted to help them and not himself, they wouldn’t have to offer anything other than their loyalty and he could have given them a place in his vast country. But there is little evidence he cares about the welfare of his subjects and that wouldn’t have given him an excuse to attack his neighbor.