Ukraine launches massive drone raid on Russian oil targets

Ukrainian forces conducted a large-scale drone raid targeting Russian energy infrastructure overnight. The main targets were oil depots in the port city of Tuapse on the Black Sea and in Sterlitamak in the Republic of Bashkortostan. Russian air defenses claim to have shot down at least 207 drones overnight, with the majority intercepted over Crimea, the Sea of Azov, the Black Sea, and the Krasnodar Territory, bringing the total for the day to approximately 231. The Ukrainian military's stated goal is to strike the Russian economy by reducing its export potential, and analysts note the frequency of 100+ drone raids is increasing as weather conditions stabilize.