Ukraine’s military confirmed successful strikes targeting critical Russian energy infrastructure. The attacks hit the Afipsky oil refinery in Krasnodar Krai, causing a fire, and the Astrakhan gas processing plant operated by Gazprom. Both facilities are known to supply fuel and materials crucial for Russian military operations. These strikes represent a deepening of Ukraine’s efforts to disrupt Russia’s logistical capabilities and war machine. The General Staff of Ukraine confirmed the attacks, signaling a continued strategy of long-range precision strikes. The incidents raise questions about the security of Russian energy facilities and their vulnerability to Ukrainian forces. These developments come as Ukraine continues to receive military aid from Western allies.