23 Mar, 10:07··

Ukraine and Russia report attacks on energy infrastructure.

El País

Ukraine and Russia have been conducting attacks on each other’s energy infrastructure. These attacks include targeting ports, oil terminals, and a maternity hospital. The attacks are escalating the conflict and raising concerns about disruptions to power supplies and critical services.

Recent attacks have targeted a range of Russian infrastructure, including the Ust-Luga port in the Gulf of Finland, Primorsk oil terminals near the Finnish border, and a major oil refinery in Primorsk. Ukrainian forces are using drones to carry out these attacks, aiming to disrupt Russia’s oil exports and reduce its revenue. Russia has responded with air strikes in Ukraine, causing casualties and damage to infrastructure. The attacks have led to a shift in strategy, with Ukraine targeting facilities far from the front lines. These actions are part of a broader effort to destabilize the region and impact Russia’s war economy.

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Highlights

Attacks on Energy Infrastructure

Both Ukraine and Russia have reported attacks on each other's energy infrastructure, including power plants and transmission lines, raising concerns about disruptions to power supplies and escalating the conflict.

Kharkiv Attacks Result in Fatalities

Russian forces conducted attacks in Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine, resulting in two fatalities and targeting energy infrastructure, specifically the Izmail port.

Ukrainian Drone Attacks on Russian Ports

Ukrainian forces used drones to strike three key Russian ports involved in oil exports, aiming to reduce Moscow’s revenue from rising oil prices.

Large-Scale Drone Attack by Russia

Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine overnight on Sunday to Monday, using ballistic missiles and 164 drones.

Targeting of Oil Facilities

Ukrainian forces have intensified their attacks on Russian oil terminals, specifically targeting facilities like Primorsk and Ufa, disrupting Russia’s ability to finance its war effort.

Perspectives

Sources agree
  • Russian drones attacked Odessa, Ukraine, resulting in casualties and damage.
  • Ukraine is strengthening its security partnerships with other nations.
  • Russia has announced a six-month ban on gasoline exports.
  • Drone attacks occurred in Ukraine and Russia, causing damage and disruption.
Sources disagree
Attribution of Attacks

Ukraine is launching drone attacks against Russia, specifically targeting oil ports.

DR Nyheder, Le Monde, Público, La Repubblica

Russia is launching drone attacks against Ukraine, including targeting civilian infrastructure.

France24, ERR News, ORF News, Der Standard

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Impact on Oil Exports

Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil infrastructure threaten Russia’s oil exports.

DR Nyheder, Público, Le Monde, Der Spiegel

The attacks do not significantly disrupt Russia’s oil exports.

France24, ERR News, ORF News

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Scale of Attacks

Russia launched a large-scale attack with 164 drones overnight.

New

Russia launched a significant air assault with nearly 1,000 drones in a single day.

ERR News

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Timeline

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