Russia warns oil producers of possible output cuts after Ukrainian drone strikes

#Russia's state-owned #oil #pipeline monopoly #Transneft warned producers they may have to cut output after #UkrainianDrones damaged key export ports & #refineries, 3 industry sources told Reuters

The warning comes as #Ukraine intensifies strikes on Russian energy infrastructure in an effort to undermine the #Kremlin's #war effort and revenues.

https://kyivindependent.com/russia-warns-oil-producers-of-possible-output-cuts-after-ukrainian-drone-strikes-reuters-reports/

#Ukrainian #swarm #drones #AI startup secures $15 million in record defense investment

The sum represents the single-largest investment in a Ukrainian defense company since the start of Russia’s full-scale war in 2022.

The company’s software allows a single operator to coordinate multiple drones, limiting human involvement to selecting targets and authorizing strikes.

https://kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-swarm-drone-ai-startup-secures-15-million-investment/

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

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Tuesday, September 16, 2025

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Kamikaze attack #drones with range of 40km, capable of overcoming electronic warfare are new level of capability

#ElectronicWarfare has become one of #Russia's key defenses against Ukraine’s drone arsenal, as #jamming and #spoofing aim to disrupt #navigation and prevent drones from striking targets.

If proven resilient, the new systems could improve Ukraine’s ability to strike logistics hubs, artillery positions, and equipment behind #Russian lines.

https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-tests-new-kamikaze-drones-resistant-to-russian-jamming/

Monday, September 15, 2025

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Ukraine destroys $40 million Russian Buk air defense system

#Buk is self-propelled, medium-range surface-to-air missile system, 1sy developed by Soviet Union. Russia developed several upgraded versions

Buk-M3 represents latest version. It can track & engage up to 36 targets simultaneously. It's designed to target #planes, #helicopters, #CruiseMissiles, #drones

The Buk gained worldwide infamy in 2014 with the downing of #MalaysiaAirlines Flight #MH17.

https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-destroys-40-million-russian-buk-air-defense-system-military-intelligence-says/

Ukraine hits Russia’s Black Sea Fleet communication hub in occupied #Crimea

#Ukrainian #Navy attacked #communications hub of #Russia's #BlackSeaFleet in occupied #Sevastopol earlier this week, the Navy reported

According to the statement, the communications center, responsible for coordinating operations of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet units, was located at the site of the 184th Research and Testing Facility.

https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-hits-russias-black-sea-fleet-communication-hub-in-occupied-crimea-navy-says/

#UkrainianDrones strike major Russian #oil #refinery in #Leningrad Oblast, governor says

The Kirishi refinery is one of the largest in Russia and has a processing capacity of over 17 million tons of oil per year.

Video footage and photos from local residents published by the Russian opposition news channel Astra appear to show a large blast and flames rising from the #Kirishi refinery after the attack.

https://kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-drones-strike-major-russian-oil-refinery-in-leningrad-oblast-governor-says/

#UkrainianDrones hits chemical plant in Russia’s Perm Krai 1,800 km from border, media reports

A Ukrainian drone struck the #Metafrax #Chemicals plant in Russia’s #Perm Krai the evening of Sept. 13, the Russian opposition news channel Astra reported, citing footage from local residents.

Perm Krai lies over 1,800 kilometers (1,118 miles) from the Russian-Ukrainian border.

https://kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-drone-hits-chemical-plant-in-russias-perm-krai-1-800-km-from-border-media-reports/

Sunday, September 14, 2025

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#UkrainianDrones strike Russian oil refinery deep behind lines, 1,500 km from border

#Ukrainian military intelligence carried out drone strike on major #oil #refinery in #Russia’s Republic of #Bashkortostan, sparking explosions, large-scale fire

Attack targeted #Bashneft-Novoyl refinery located in #Ufa roughly 1,500 kilometers (930 miles) from #Ukraine’s border. The facility is one of Russia’s key oil processing plants.

https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-strikes-oil-refinery-roughly-1-500-kilometers-inside-russias-bashkortostan/

Friday, September 12, 2025

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#Russia came under a large-scale overnight #drone attack on Sept. 12, with #Moscow & #Leningrad Oblast among areas targeted, according to Russian officials & media reports.

Attack caused #fires on a vessel in the #Primorsk Port and at a #Lukoil facility in #Smolensk. Residents of Leningrad Oblast said the attack was one of the most massive strikes on the region since the start of the full-scale war in 2022.

https://kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-drone-shot-down-while-approaching-moscow-mayor-says/

3 #Russian #oil, #gas #pipelines knocked out of service in explosions

Main oil pipeline in #Penza, with capacity of 2mil barrels/day, regional gas pipeline in same location were taken out of service

At least 4 explosions were heard around 0400 in #Zheleznodorozhny city district of Penza

The damaged gas pipeline was used to “supply military facilities involved in the full-scale war against Ukraine,” the intelligence source commented

https://kyivindependent.com/explosions-put-2-russian-gas-pipelines-out-of-service-intelligence-source-claims/

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

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Tuesday, September 9, 2025

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Ukraine hits strategically important oil infrastructure in Russia

#Ukrainian forces struck #Ilsky #oil #refinery in #Russia's #Krasnodar Krai & 8-N oil #pipeline control station near village of #Naitopovichi in #Bryansk Oblast

Both are involved in supplying #fuel to #RussianTroops invading #Ukraine

8-N control station sustained multiple strikes, with fire near its pumping station & tank farm

https://kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-drones-reportedly-strike-russias-ilsky-oil-refinery-media-reports/

Sunday, September 7, 2025

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#UkrainianDrones yet again struck a major oil refinery in the #Russian region of #Krasnodar Krai overnight on Sept. 7, Russian Telegram channels reported.

Russian Telegram media channel #Exilenova+, citing resident accounts, reported a large blaze emanating from the #Ilsky #OilRefinery, around 2:15 a.m.

#Photos and #videos circulating on social media appeared to show a large fire rising from the #refinery.

https://kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-drones-reportedly-strike-russias-ilsky-oil-refinery-media-reports/