May 13, 2026
Ukraine strikes Russian oil refineries and portsstrikes Russian oil refineries and ports after US-brokered ceasefire ends
Ukraine launched drone attacks on Russian oil refineries, ports, an oil terminal, a gas processing plant, and pipeline systems in regions like Bashkortostan on May 13, two days after a short-lived US-proposed three-day ceasefire collapsed.
Kyiv's military confirmed the strikes on energy infrastructure. The renewed attacks risk escalating the Russia-Ukraine conflict and disrupting global energy supplies.
Ukrainian Perspective
Ukraine targeted key Russian energy facilities to weaken Moscow's war machine after the ceasefire failed due to Russian violations. The strikes hit oil refineries, ports, and gas plants, aiming to disrupt fuel supplies for Russian forces. Kyiv views these actions as legitimate defense against ongoing aggression.
- Russia's oil refining capacity has been a persistent Ukrainian target since 2022, with strikes designed to reduce fuel available for military operations.
- Ceasefire collapses in the Russia-Ukraine conflict have historically lasted days to weeks before large-scale military operations resume.
Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Violations
A three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, announced by U.S.
