Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil Drilling Platforms in Caspian Sea
Ukraine successfully struck three Lukoil drilling platforms in the Caspian Sea overnight, achieving direct hits on V. Filanovsky, Yuri Korchagin, and Valery Grayfe facilities. Additional operations targeted Russian air defense systems in Luhansk and logistics facilities in Kherson. These strikes are part of Ukraine's intensified campaign against Russian energy infrastructure aimed at reducing revenue funding Moscow's war effort.
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Ukraine conducted overnight strikes targeting three drilling platforms in the Caspian Sea owned by Russian oil major Lukoil, marking the latest escalation in attacks on Russian energy infrastructure. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed direct hits on all three targeted facilities through its official Telegram channel.
Targeted Oil Platforms
The Ukrainian forces successfully struck three key drilling platforms operated by Lukoil in the Caspian Sea:
| Platform Name: | Status |
|---|---|
| V. Filanovsky: | Direct hit confirmed |
| Yuri Korchagin: | Direct hit confirmed |
| Valery Grayfe: | Direct hit confirmed |
The General Staff reported that damage assessment is currently underway to determine the full extent of impact on these facilities. These same platforms were previously targeted multiple times by Ukrainian forces in December, indicating their strategic importance in Ukraine's campaign against Russian energy assets.
Additional Military Operations
Beyond the Caspian Sea strikes, Ukrainian forces conducted several other operations targeting Russian military assets. In the Luhansk region of eastern Ukraine, currently under Russian control, Kyiv's forces successfully struck a Buk-M3 medium-range air defense missile launcher. Preliminary reports indicate multiple hits and explosions at the target location.
Ukrainian forces also targeted a warehouse belonging to a material and technical support unit in Kherson region. This strike aimed to disrupt Russian logistics and combat capabilities in the area.
Strategic Energy Campaign
These attacks represent part of Ukraine's intensified strategy targeting Russia's energy infrastructure to reduce revenue streams funding Moscow's war effort. Ukrainian forces have systematically targeted various energy assets including:
- Oil refineries
- Sea terminals
- Shadow fleet tankers
- Drilling platforms
This campaign aims to weaken Russia's economic capacity to sustain its military operations by disrupting key revenue-generating energy facilities.
Russian Response and Casualties
Lukoil did not immediately respond to requests for comment outside regular business hours. Meanwhile, Russian forces continue their own campaign against Ukrainian energy infrastructure, targeting power plants and other facilities across Ukraine, resulting in widespread electricity and heating outages.
In southwestern Russia, local officials reported casualties from Ukrainian drone strikes on Voronezh city. Governor Alexander Gusev confirmed one person killed and at least four wounded in what he described as one of the largest drone attacks on the city since the war began, with 17 UAVs neutralized during the operation.
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