Putin Vows Russia Security After Ukrainian Drones Hit 2 Refineries
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Updated · The Moscow Times · Jun 28
Putin Vows Russia Security After Ukrainian Drones Hit 2 Refineries
3 articles · Updated · The Moscow Times · Jun 28
Summary
Putin told the United Russia party congress he would secure Russia’s borders and infrastructure after Ukraine intensified strikes inside Russia.
1 person was killed and a refinery fire broke out in Krasnodar hours before his speech; Zelensky said Ukraine also hit a refinery in Yaroslavl, about 700 kilometers from the border.
Kyiv cast the attacks as retaliation for Russia’s near-daily strikes on Ukrainian civilians and energy sites, saying the operations weaken Moscow’s war-making capacity.
Crimea declared an emergency on Friday as repeated aerial attacks disrupted logistics, fuel supplies and power across the annexed peninsula and nearby occupied areas.
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Escalation in June 2026: How Ukrainian Drone Attacks Disrupted Russian Energy and Sparked Domestic Crisis
Overview
In late June 2026, Ukraine escalated its long-range drone attacks, targeting Russian energy infrastructure and military industries. These strikes focused on key facilities like oil plants in Kerch, Crimea, and the port of Kavkaz, which are vital for supplying fuel to Russian front lines. The attacks also hit electricity plants, leading to the suspension of fuel sales across Crimea. In response, Russian officials began reviewing fuel export agreements to protect domestic supplies. This series of actions highlights Ukraine’s strategy to disrupt Russia’s war efforts and bring the conflict’s impact directly to Russian territory.