The Ukrainian military has reported successful strikes against a Russian missile ship and an oil refinery in recent operations. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine announced that the multi-purpose small missile ship, Project 22800 ‘Karakurt,’ was hit near the base in Kaspiysk, Dagestan, Russia, on the night of May 7. This vessel is known for its capability to launch Kalibr cruise missiles. The extent of the damage is still being assessed.
Additionally, the Ukrainian command confirmed that the ‘Lukoil-Permnefteorgsintez’ oil refinery in the Perm region of Russia was also targeted. The strike occurred over 1,500 kilometers from the front lines, resulting in explosions and a fire at the facility. The fire reportedly originated from an isomerization unit designed to enhance the octane rating of light gasoline fractions, as well as from a primary oil processing unit, AVT-2.
The ‘Lukoil-Permnefteorgsintez’ refinery is one of the largest in Russia, with a processing capacity of approximately 13 million tons of oil annually. It specializes in producing high-quality petroleum products, including automotive gasoline and diesel fuel, which are essential for the Russian military’s operations.
Ukrainian forces also claimed to have struck several Russian military installations in occupied territories, including a command post in Sosnivka, Luhansk Oblast, and a drone command center in the Yasne area of Donetsk. Other targets included an ammunition depot in Kalmykivka and a fuel and lubricants storage site in Smolyaninove, Luhansk Oblast.
The Russian side has not reported any losses related to these incidents. Meanwhile, Radio Free Europe published satellite images from May 7, indicating that the fire at the ‘Perm’ dispatch and production station intensified following the latest Ukrainian strike, although four large fuel tanks in the southern part of the station remained intact.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the strike on the Russian facility, expressing gratitude to Ukrainian forces for their accuracy, although he did not specify the exact targets hit. On the same day, Dmitry Mahonin, the governor of the Perm region, reported a drone attack on an industrial facility but did not provide further details. He mentioned that several drones had been intercepted.
Air raid sirens were activated in Perm on Thursday afternoon, leading to restrictions at the city’s airport. Reports indicated that the ‘Lukoil-Permnefteorgsintez’ facility had been attacked for the second time in eight days, although Russian authorities have not officially confirmed this.
On April 30, the Security Service of Ukraine announced a strike on Russian oil infrastructure near Perm, claiming damage to the ‘Lukoil-Permnefteorgsintez’ refinery. Similar reports of strikes on the refinery had emerged on April 29 as well.
Since the onset of Russia’s full-scale invasion, various sites within Russia have been subjected to airstrikes, with oil refineries frequently targeted in 2024 and 2025. Ukrainian forces have systematically carried out operations aimed at diminishing the combat capabilities of Russian occupying forces and compelling Russia to cease its armed aggression against Ukraine.
Ukrainian forces have successfully targeted a Russian missile ship and an oil refinery in recent strikes. The operations reflect ongoing efforts to disrupt Russian military capabilities amid the conflict.