Attacks have caused rolling blackouts and strained Russia's ability to supply fuel to countries including China, Turkey, Malaysia, and Singapore.
Over 100 drones hit four Russian refineries in two days in March, causing significant damage and igniting millions of gallons of oil.
Ukraine has been launching at least 20 drone attacks on Russian refineries since October.
Ukrainian forces have targeted key locations such as the port of Novorossiysk, disrupting Moscow's military operations and putting pressure on the Russian economy.
In a series of targeted attacks, Ukraine has been launching at least 20 strikes on Russian refineries since October. The most recent attack involved over 100 drones hitting four Russian refineries in just two days in March. These drone assaults have caused significant damage to oil facilities and gasoline tanks, igniting millions of gallons of oil and leading to fires at multiple locations. Ukraine's strategic attacks on energy facilities and power stations, using more than 100 drones at a time, have disrupted Moscow's military operations and put pressure on the Russian economy. The Ukrainian forces have been relentless in their pursuit to disrupt Russia's logistical hubs and energy facilities, targeting key locations such as the port of Novorossiysk, which operates an important oil terminal. These attacks have caused rolling blackouts in certain areas and put a strain on Russia's ability to supply fuel to countries including China, Turkey, Malaysia, and Singapore. As the conflict continues to escalate, Ukraine's innovative long-range drone program has proven effective in causing significant damage to Russia's military and energy infrastructure.
Ukrainian drones attacked the Rosneft-owned oil refinery in Tuapse, Russia on Friday morning.
At least 100 drones were involved in the attack according to Russian defense ministry.
The Tuapse oil refinery is one of Russia’s oldest and supplies fuel to countries including China, Turkey, Malaysia and Singapore.
Accuracy
Ukraine has ramped up attacks on Russian refineries this year, targeting some of the largest in the country.
Explosions occurred in Novorossiysk after possible drone attacks targeting the port and two oil depots.
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The article contains selective reporting as it only reports details that support the author's position of Ukrainian drones attacking Russian refineries. The article does not provide any context about the conflict between Ukraine and Russia or why these attacks are happening. It also uses emotional manipulation by implying that Ukraine is hiding something and suggesting that they will have better luck hiding their drones next time.
Ukrainian drones attacked the refinery on Friday morning, authorities said.
Ukraine attacked energy facilities and power stations in southwestern Russia and Crimea using over 100 drones.
Fires broke out at several oil facilities including the port of Novorossiysk, which operates an important oil terminal. This is the first time Ukraine has targeted oil facilities there.
Ukrainian forces have been targeting logistical hubs and energy facilities to disrupt Moscow’s military operations and put pressure on the Russian economy.
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An electricity substation was hit in Sevastopol, Crimea, leading to rolling blackouts.
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The article contains several statements made by the Russian authorities about Ukrainian attacks on power plants and oil facilities. These statements are not fallacious in themselves as they represent the position of the speakers. However, there is an appeal to authority when Damien Ernst's expertise is mentioned in relation to Ukraine targeting oil facilities in Novorossiysk for the first time.
An electricity substation was hit in the Crimean city of Sevastopol, leading to rolling blackouts.
Damien Ernst, an energy expert and professor at the University of Liège, Belgium, mentioned that it was the first time Ukraine had targeted oil facilities there.
More than 100 Ukrainian drones were allegedly intercepted in the south of the country, over occupied Crimea, and the Black Sea.
51 drones were destroyed over occupied Crimea, 44 over the Krasnodar region, six over the Belgorod region, six over the Black Sea, and one over the Kursk region.
A fire broke out at a local oil refinery in Tuapse due to a Ukrainian drone attack.
Explosions occurred in Novorossiysk after possible drone attacks targeting the port and two oil depots.
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The article is deceptive in its lack of disclosure of sources and its selective reporting. The authors claim that
more than 100 Ukrainian drones were allegedly intercepted
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The article contains inflammatory rhetoric and appeals to authority without providing evidence for the claims made. It also presents a dichotomous depiction of the events by only reporting on the Ukrainian side's alleged actions without considering alternative perspectives or sources.
. . . according to a statement from the Russian ministry, 51 drones were destroyed over occupied Crimea, 44 over the Krasnodar region, six over the Belgorod region, six over the Black Sea, and one over the Kursk region.
The port and two oil depots in Novorossiysk were reportedly hit In Novorossiysk, Krasnodar Krai . . .
Russian authorities said that emergency services are trying to extinguish the blaze and that the fire has been contained. According to preliminary information, there were no casualties.
The Ukrainian side has not yet officially commented on the mass drone attack on Russian regions. However, sources within the special services told Kyiv Post that the information is now being verified.
Ukraine has launched at least 20 strikes on Russian refineries since October.
Four gasoline tanks were set on fire and around 1.6 million gallons of oil were ignited in a Russian oil depot in Klintsy, Bryansk region.
Rosneft’s oil refinery in Tuapse was lit on fire by Ukrainian drones.
Ukrainian drones hit four Russian refineries within two days in March.
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The author is making a logical argument that attacking Russian oil refineries will not significantly impact global energy markets. They provide evidence of the Ukrainian attacks and their impact on Russia's refining capacity. The author also addresses the criticism from the Biden administration and explains why it is misplaced.
] Ukraine has launched at least 20 strikes on Russian refineries since October.[
By the end of March, Ukraine had destroyed around 14 percent of Russia’s oil-refining capacity[.
These strikes reduce Russia’s ability to turn its oil into usable products; they do not affect the volume of oil it can extract or export.
Ukraine has been using small unmanned aircraft, resembling Cessna planes, for strikes deep inside Russian territory.
These drones are capable of evading Moscow’s air-defense systems and traveling hundreds of miles to reach targets in enemy territory.
A modified Aeroprakt A-22 Foxbat was used in an attack on a drone-making factory in the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia.
The Ukrainian drones can travel at speeds up to 130 mph and be configured with explosives inside the cabin.
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Experts attribute the success of Ukraine’s long-range drone program to its innovative use of these aircraft against Russia’s military and energy facilities.
Ukraine attempted additional strikes with similar drones later in April, though success is unclear.
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The author makes several comparisons between the Ukrainian drones and missiles, implying that the drones are inferior due to their slower speed and lower altitude. However, these comparisons are misleading as they do not take into account the different purposes and capabilities of each weapon system. The author also states that 'These aircraft should be relatively easy to pick off or defend against by placing air defenses like anti-aircraft guns around critical infrastructure.' This statement is an appeal to authority as it assumes that the effectiveness of countermeasures against the drones is a given, without providing any evidence or reasoning. The author also uses inflammatory language such as 'flying brick' and 'kamikaze drones' to describe the Ukrainian drones, which is unnecessary and biased.
][The aircraft] is basically a flying brick.[/
These aircraft should be relatively easy to pick off or defend against by placing air defenses like anti-aircraft guns around critical infrastructure.
