3 articles · Updated · Institute for the Study of War · Jun 13
Summary
Ukrainian forces said strikes on the night of June 11-12 hit four Russian energy and chemical sites, setting fires at Tolyattikauchuk, TANEKO, TAIF-NK and the Slavyansk refinery.
Satellite imagery showed damage at Tolyattikauchuk, where Ukraine said the plant makes synthetic rubber used in solid rocket fuel; a Ukrainian commander said it accounts for 25% of Russia’s synthetic rubber output.
At Tatarstan’s TANEKO, one of Russia’s largest refineries with capacity above 16 million tons a year, Ukrainian and opposition reports said key crude-processing units were damaged or set ablaze.
The attacks fit Kyiv’s broader campaign to disrupt Russian logistics and fuel supply lines, which Ukrainian and Russian officials alike have linked to shortages, transport restrictions and pressure on occupied Crimea.
Ukraine's drones are crippling Russian oil. Will global energy markets feel the shock?
How are Ukrainian drones consistently bypassing Russia's air defenses to strike hundreds of kilometers deep?
As its refineries burn, can Russia's air defenses adapt before its war economy collapses?
Ukraine’s 1,000-Kilometer Drone Strikes: Escalating Pressure on Russia’s Energy Infrastructure and Domestic Stability (June 2026)
Overview
In early June 2026, Ukraine launched a new phase of its strategy by escalating long-range drone strikes deep into Russian territory, including a direct hit on an oil terminal in St. Petersburg that caused visible smoke and led local authorities to urge residents to shelter indoors. These attacks are part of Kyiv’s ongoing effort to disrupt Moscow’s war efforts by regularly targeting vital energy infrastructure and oil facilities, which are crucial for fueling Russia’s military operations. This shift marks a significant evolution in Ukraine’s approach, aiming to weaken Russia’s capacity to sustain its war and signaling increased pressure on both Russian resources and public morale.