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Ukraine claims strike on Russian oil pumping station 1500 km away

International
Published on 29 April 2026
Ukraine claims strike on Russian oil pumping station 1500 km away

How a distant hit could choke Moscow’s war funding

Ukraine says it has stepped up attacks inside Russia, targeting oil refineries, depots and ports that it says fund Moscow’s war. The reported strike reaches about 1,500 km into Russian territory, as global fuel prices rise amid tensions involving Iran. Kyiv’s goal: disrupt Russia’s biggest revenue stream and strain its ability to sustain the conflict.

  • Ukraine says it hit a Russian oil pumping station about 1500 km away
  • Attacks focus on oil infrastructure: refineries, depots and ports
  • Kyiv aims to curb Russia’s main war funding source
  • Higher global prices linked to the Iran war add pressure
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