The Black Sea oil rig is one of four that have been occupied by Russian forces for a decade
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The Black Sea oil rig is one of four that have been occupied by Russian forces for a decade
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Ukraine’s navy says it has struck an “elite” Russian special unit located on a Black Sea oil rig.
It came after Russia launched its heaviest air attack of 2026, killing four in strikes targeting Kyiv and Kharkiv
Ukrainian drones have struck one of Russia’s largest oil refineries, sparking a fire
Kyiv has targeted Moscow’s ‘shadow fleet’ to try and damage its wartime economy
Ukraine has visibly widened its campaign against Russian energy facilities in recent weeks
Kyiv says it is preparing to carry out more long-range strikes on Russian energy infrastructure as winter approaches
Ukraine has claimed to have hit Putin’s “shadow fleet” oil tankers as it seeks to step up pressure on Russia's oil industry
