"The attacks are part of Kyiv's wider effort to hit more than a dozen oil refineries deep in Russia and, ultimately, to reduce Moscow's unexpected windfall income from oil exports after Washington and Tel Aviv began bombarding Iran at the end of February."
"In each attack on these facilities, swarms of long-range drones have flown more than 1,000km from the Ukrainian border to destroy oil storage tanks and shipping infrastructure, sparking sky-high fires that have lasted for days."
"I never thought it would come to this, that the war would be in the air around me, Konstantin told Al Jazeera. Once again, we were fooled about why we'd gone to war and about the government's ability to protect us."
Ukraine is conducting drone strikes on key oil facilities in Russia, specifically targeting the Ust-Luga and Primorsk terminals. These facilities are crucial for Moscow's oil exports, handling a significant portion of global supply. The attacks aim to diminish Russia's income from oil exports, especially following increased military actions in the region. Residents in St Petersburg, like Konstantin, are experiencing the direct consequences of these strikes, including the smell of burning crude and chemicals, highlighting the war's reach into civilian life.
Read at www.aljazeera.com
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