Ukraine Drone Strikes Hit Russian Oil Facilities 194 Times in 2026

Ukrainian drones have targeted Russian oil and gas infrastructure at least 194 times since the start of 2026, representing an 11-fold increase compared to the same period the previous year. The sustained aerial campaign has caused significant damage to Russian refining capacity. As Russia is a key energy supplier to India, the disruptions to its oil infrastructure carry potential implications for Indian energy imports. The escalating strikes signal a deliberate Ukrainian strategy to weaken Russia's energy sector and its ability to fund the ongoing war.