Ukraine targets Russian oil hubs to disrupt war financing escalated by Gulf conflict

Ukrainian forces have intensified strikes on Russia's critical oil infrastructure. These attacks aim to undermine Moscow's capacity to refine and transport crude, which has become an even more crucial lifeline for financing the war in Ukraine. The recent flare-up in the Persian Gulf has driven oil prices higher, providing Russia with an unexpected financial windfall that Kyiv is determined to counter. This tactical shift reflects Ukraine’s broader strategy to cripple the economic engines fueling