Ukraine Says 15 Refinery Strikes Cripple Russian Logistics Across Occupied Areas
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Updated · Reuters · Jun 1
Ukraine Says 15 Refinery Strikes Cripple Russian Logistics Across Occupied Areas
4 articles · Updated · Reuters · Jun 1
Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Ukrainian forces can now strike Russian military logistics across virtually all occupied Ukrainian territory, leaving almost no safe roads for Russian troops in the south and east.
15 Russian oil refineries were hit from January through May, he said, helping trigger fuel shortages in Crimea and other Russian-held areas.
Crimea drivers faced gasoline rationing on Monday after Ukrainian drone attacks disrupted road supplies through southeastern Ukraine.
Ukraine has recently expanded attacks on medium-range and far-deeper targets, increasingly focusing on Russia's oil industry to strain occupation forces.
As Ukrainian drones cripple Russian logistics, is Russia's military machine finally grinding to a halt?
With fuel rationed and supply lines cut, what is life like inside Russian-occupied territories?
AI-powered drones are devastating Russian targets. Is this the future of asymmetric warfare?
Ukraine’s Deep Drone Strikes Knock Out 40% of Russian Oil Refining: Military, Economic, and Geopolitical Fallout in 2026
Overview
In June 2026, Ukraine launched a major escalation by intensifying its drone and missile strikes deep into Russian territory and occupied regions. This surge was part of the new 'Logistics Lockdown' program, with 5 billion UAH allocated to target Russian logistics at operational depth. The strikes quickly caused visible damage, such as the attack on the Saratov Oil Refinery, where large plumes of smoke were seen for kilometers. These actions had immediate effects on Russian infrastructure and logistics, as Ukraine focused on hitting military and strategic objectives in response to ongoing Russian aggression.