Ukrainian forces have conducted a series of coordinated strikes against one of the most advanced facilities belonging to russia's state-controlled oil giant Rosneft, targeting both production and export infrastructure. The operation, confirmed on April 28 by Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces, underscores a continued campaign to degrade the economic and logistical backbone supporting russia's war effort.
The strikes were carried out by operators of the 1st Unmanned Systems Center and the Raid 413th Regiment, in coordination with the Special Operations Forces, the Security Service of Ukraine, and Ukraine's Defense Intelligence.
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The first attack took place on April 16, when Ukrainian drones struck key technological installations at the facility. The impact triggered a large-scale fire that reportedly burned for several days, indicating significant damage to core processing units essential for the plant's operation.
A follow-up strike occurred on April 20, focusing on the port infrastructure associated with the facility. This area is used to store refined petroleum products intended for export, making it a crucial node in russia's energy supply chain. The second strike again resulted in fires, suggesting sustained disruption of export capabilities.
The cumulative effect of the initial two attacks led to the destruction of 24 storage tanks, with an additional four damaged. These losses represent a substantial blow to the facility's storage capacity, potentially limiting both domestic distribution and international shipments.
The results of the most recent overnight strike are still being assessed. However, the pattern of repeated attacks on the same target indicates a deliberate strategy to prevent recovery and ensure long-term degradation of the site's operational capacity.
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