Ukraine strikes major Russian oil refinery in escalating energy campaign

Ukraine attacked Russia's TANECO refinery in the Urals region and a Black Sea oil terminal on August 20–21, 2026, as part of an intensifying campaign against Russian energy infrastructure. The strikes aim to pressure Moscow's oil exports and exacerbate existing fuel shortages.

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Ukraine Strikes Major Oil Refinery Deep Inside Russia

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Ukraine said it attacked a major oil refinery in Russia’s Urals region as Kyiv’s campaign against energy infrastructure ratchets up pressure on Moscow’s oil exports and fuel production.