Russia's Black Sea oil terminal burns, NASA data shows
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- NASA data confirms a significant fire at Russia's key Black Sea oil terminal, according to Bloomberg.com.
- Ukraine is intensifying its drone strikes on Russian oil refineries, with Al Jazeera noting the 'smell of war' reaching St. Petersburg.
- The New York Times reports that Ukraine's objective is to curb Russia's 'Iran War Windfall' by disrupting its oil production and exports.
- These attacks are part of Ukraine's broader strategy to weaken Russia's offensive capabilities, as suggested by the Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment.
Why it matters: Ukraine's strikes directly target Russia's oil infrastructure, impacting its ability to fund its war and support other nations.
