Ukraine’s Defence Forces carried out overnight and morning strikes on Russia’s oil logistics infrastructure. They hit the sanctioned tanker MARQUISE in the Black Sea and targeted an oil hub in Russia’s Perm region, more than 1,500 km from the Ukrainian border.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Security Service of Ukraine reported this.
Tanker strike
According to the General Staff, Ukrainian Navy units used two naval drone boats to attack the MARQUISE. The Cameroon-flagged vessel was drifting about 210 km southeast of Tuapse without an active AIS system. It was likely waiting to transfer oil at sea.
The strike hit the stern area, targeting the propulsion system and engine room. Ukraine, the EU, and several other countries have sanctioned the tanker. Military officials say he was involved in the illegal transportation of petroleum products.
“The extent of the damage is being clarified,” the General Staff said.
Strike on oil infrastructure
At the same time, the Security Service of Ukraine confirmed a drone attack on the “Perm” linear production dispatch station operated by Transneft. The facility serves as a key hub in Russia’s main oil transportation system and routes supplies to refineries.
The strike triggered a large fire at the site, engulfing oil storage tanks. The SSU said such operations aim to undermine Russia’s economic base and disrupt fuel supplies for its military.
Context
Ukraine continues to expand its long-range strike capabilities against rear targets in Russia. While the range stood at around 600 km in 2022, it now exceeds 1,500 km.
Attacks on oil infrastructure and vessels involved in shadow oil exports form part of a broader strategy to cut Russia’s energy revenues and weaken its military-industrial capacity.
Earlier, The Ukrainian Review reported that Ukrainian forces struck the Yaroslavl oil refinery in northern Russia and destroyed military trains in occupied territories.
