According to Robert Brody, commander of the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ Drone Systems, Russia is losing approximately $100 million in oil revenue each day due to targeted strikes on its oil infrastructure.
Brody reported that a series of attacks on oil logistics facilities has significantly reduced Russia’s export capabilities. The daily revenue losses from oil have reached an estimated $100 million.
Key targets of these strikes include facilities along the Primorsk – Ust-Luga – Sheskharis route in Novorossiysk and Tuapse. As a result, daily oil shipments have decreased by around 880,000 barrels.
At the current price of Urals crude oil, approximately $114 per barrel, this translates to substantial financial losses for Russia.
The reduction in supply is estimated at about 120,000 tons of oil per day, equivalent to around 2,000 railway tankers, highlighting the significant impact of these attacks on oil infrastructure.
Brody noted that the strikes were carried out by various units, including Drone Systems, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), Special Operations Forces (SSO), and military intelligence (HUR), among others involved in deep strike operations.
He also pointed to reports of a redistribution of oil flows within Russia, particularly the rerouting of supplies to the port of Tuapse. Ongoing attacks on these facilities continue to affect logistical stability.
According to Brody, the focus on oil infrastructure aims to further diminish Russia’s export revenues from energy resources.
In related developments, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the country is gradually reaching a level where it can independently produce air defense systems, including missiles and other necessary components. Additionally, Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced that a private air defense system successfully intercepted a Shahed missile traveling at over 400 km/h in the Kharkiv region.
Targeted strikes on Russian oil infrastructure are reportedly costing the country around $100 million daily in revenue, significantly affecting its export capabilities. The ongoing military operations involve multiple Ukrainian units and aim to disrupt Russia's energy income further.