Ukrainian drones strike oil facilities deep inside Russia
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- Category: Ukraine
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 08:21 UTC
- Sources: France 24 English
Ukrainian drone attacks have hit oil production sites deep inside Russia as part of a strategy to curb Moscow's oil revenues that fund its invasion of Ukraine. While the strikes have reached facilities far from the front line, analysts note that the overall effect on Russian oil exports remains unclear. The campaign is occurring alongside Kyiv's new recruitment incentives for young soldiers.