Ukraine Strikes Kill 5 in Crimea and Russia as 269 Drones Trigger Power Cuts
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Updated · Al Jazeera English · Jun 25
Ukraine Strikes Kill 5 in Crimea and Russia as 269 Drones Trigger Power Cuts
3 articles · Updated · Al Jazeera English · Jun 25
Summary
Five people were killed in overnight Ukrainian attacks across Crimea and western Russia, including two in Crimea, two in Bryansk and one in Belgorod, Russian-installed and regional authorities said.
269 Ukrainian drones were downed over Russia and Crimea, Moscow said, while debris sparked a fire at the Poltavskaya oil depot in Krasnodar and damaged Crimean energy infrastructure, prompting temporary power cuts.
Russia also struck transport and fuel targets in Ukraine on Thursday, killing a rail driver and hitting three locomotives and two petrol stations, Ukrainian officials said.
The exchanges underscore both sides’ strategy of targeting fuel and transport networks to disrupt military supplies and gain an edge along the front.
As Ukraine’s drone strikes cripple Russian oil refineries, can Moscow’s war effort survive a deepening fuel crisis?
With Russian forces losing ground for the first time since 2024, is a negotiated peace settlement becoming more likely?
The June 2026 Ukrainian Drone Campaign: Targeting Russian Oil, Isolating Crimea, and Forcing Moscow’s Defensive Shift
Overview
Between June 24 and 25, 2026, Ukraine launched a major drone offensive targeting critical infrastructure in Russia and the occupied Crimean Peninsula. This large-scale operation aimed to disrupt key logistical and industrial assets, leading to immediate consequences for Russian operations and civilian life. Notably, a Ukrainian drone strike forced Russia’s 4th-largest oil refinery to shut down completely. In Crimea, a massive UAV attack caused widespread problems, including disruptions to water supply and railway traffic. These coordinated strikes highlight Ukraine’s strategy to weaken Russia’s logistical capabilities and increase pressure on occupied territories.