Ukraine's Bold Moves Against Russia's Oil Trade

Ukraine has been making daring strikes on Russia's oil tankers, using drones to hit four ships in just a few weeks. These attacks demonstrate Ukraine's growing confidence and willingness to take big risks.

Locations of Attacks

• Two attacks in the Mediterranean Sea
• Two attacks in the Black Sea

This marks the first time Ukraine has admitted to targeting these specific ships since the war began in 2022.

Strikes on Oil Platforms

Ukraine's security agency claims to have hit Russian oil platforms in the Caspian Sea four times in the last ten days.

Impact on Russia's Economy

Oil is a major part of Russia's economy and a key funder of the war. The West has imposed sanctions to curb Russia's oil revenue, but Russia has bypassed these sanctions using a secret network of old tankers to sell oil to countries like India and China.

Potential Influence on Peace Talks

Ukraine believes these attacks could strengthen their position in peace talks by targeting Russia's oil business. However, it remains uncertain whether these attacks will have a long-term impact.