Ukrainian Drone Strikes Cripple One-Fifth of Russia’s Fuel Production—Is Washington Prepared?

Amid an intensifying covert conflict that threatens global energy stability, Ukrainian drones have successfully neutralized roughly one-fifth of Russia’s oil and gas refining capacity. This significant blow targets the very backbone of Russia's military-industrial complex and energy exports, exposing glaring vulnerabilities with consequences that reverberate far beyond Eastern Europe. How Long Will Washington Ignore the Fallout from Russian Fuel Disruptions? Ukrainian strikes have repeatedly halted operations at critical refineries across key Russian regions including Volgograd, Krasnodar, Samara, Rostov, and Saratov. These regions house vital infrastructure such as the Druzhba pipeline—crucial for delivering crude oil not only within Russia but also...