Ursula attacks: Crimean oil terminal burns after Ukrainian attack!
Ursula attacks: Crimean oil terminal burns after Ukrainian attack!
Ukraine intensifies its military actions against Russia's energy sector in order to weaken the financial resources of the Kremlin and to make war against Ukraine difficult. A recent attack on an important oil terminal in Feodossija in the Crimea, the largest of its kind, is part of this strategy.
On October 7, 2024, the Ukrainian army carried out a so-called "successful attack" on this offshore oil terminal, which makes a valuable contribution to the fuel supply of the Russian armed forces. The Ukrainian general staff reported that the attacks aimed at endangering the military and economic potential of the Russian Federation.
fire in oil terminal: Ukraine relies on strategic attacks
After the shot, a fire broke out in the terminal that spread over an area of 2,500 square meters and apparently destroyed several tankers. Anton Geraschtschenko, a former consultant of the Ukrainian Ministry of the Interior, informed on October 8 about the consequences of the attack and pointed out that several explosions accompanied the night hours. Russian authorities confirmed the fire, but referred to an uninforcement among the employees of the facility.
In addition, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced that a number of Ukrainian drones over the Crimea was shot down the same night, a total of twelve out of 21. This procedure underlines the persistent military discussion in the region.
Ukrainian attacks as part of larger strategy against Russia's energy sector
The efforts of Ukraine to meet Russia's energy infrastructure are not new. Since the early days of the Ukraine War, which began in 2022, Ukrainian armed forces have repeatedly carried out targeted attacks on important energy systems in Russia. A remarkable incident occurred in September when drone attacks on the "Moscow Refinery" took place and significant damage was caused. This shows that Ukraine strives to be able to further destabilize its neighbors.
According to experts, the continued intensification of these attacks could exceed the repair capabilities of Russia. The Energy Analyst Sergey Vaculen Sko points out that at the same level of the attacking drones and with poor air defense on the part of the Russians, the Ukrainian army may be able to damage the refineries faster than they can be repaired. This could have devastating long -term effects on the entire Russian oil industry.
The extent of these attacks is certified by various sources. According to a report by Politico, more than a dozen refineries were attacked in nine different Russian regions this year, which contributes to taking pressure on the Russian military strategy from the front.
The effects on the Russian economy should not be underestimated, because the energy sector is one of the most important sources of income for Vladimir Putin. Despite previous sanctions, oil export remains an important source of financing for the war because it is crucial for Russian financial policy. In addition, attacks on oil infrastructures not only affect the economy, but also the security of supply in Russia.