Ukraine begins to flex muscle as an emerging air power, angering Russia
Ukraine has intensified its military strategy by launching long-range strikes on Russian oil infrastructure, reaching targets as far as the Urals, about 1,600 km from its border. President Zelenskyy announced a new phase in Ukraine's use of weapons to undermine Russia's war economy, citing significant damage to Russian export capacity and revenue losses. Russian officials have condemned the attacks as 'terrorism,' while adjusting domestic military activities, including scaling back Victory Day parade elements due to security concerns.
- ▪Ukraine struck a major oil facility in Perm, Russia, affecting a key hub in the national oil transportation system.
- ▪Russian oil export capacity has been reduced by up to 43% at key ports, costing Russia an estimated $2.3bn in March.
- ▪The Institute for the Study of War reported at least 18 Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil infrastructure in April, with increasing range and impact.
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News|Russia-Ukraine warUkraine begins to flex muscle as an emerging air power, angering RussiaRussian officials cast Ukrainian attacks as ‘terrorism’ as they urge ‘vigilance’.ListenListen (5 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoA resident stands in her room in a dormitory hit by a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Odesa, Ukraine, April 30, 2026 [Nina Liashonok/Reuters]By John T PsaropoulosPublished On 1 May 20261 May 2026Ukraine used its latest technology to deepen strikes against Russian oil storage, ports and refineries in the past week, bombing targets in the Urals 1,600 kilometres (990 miles) from its borders and prompting protests about “terrorist attacks” from the Kremlin…
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