Ukrainian Drones Strike Russia’s Oil Heartland

In an escalation of war, Ukrainian drones targeted the massive Ryazan oil refinery, one of Russia’s most critical energy assets. The overnight attack set a 20,000-ton oil storage tank ablaze and damaged vital infrastructure, including a hydrotreater and railway loading rack. This refinery, which processes 262,000 barrels per day (bpd)—nearly 5% of Russia's refining capacity—ground to a halt, underscoring the vulnerabilities of Russia’s energy sector amidst the ongoing conflict. Videos of large blazes in the city of Ryazan…