Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil Depots, Escalates Campaign Amid NATO Weapon Lobbying

As Ukraine's leaders seek permission to use NATO-supplied weapons to strike deep inside Russia, they aim to inflict the pain of war on Moscow

Widening reach of the war's impact

Ukrainian forces caused a fire at the Atlas oil depot in the Rostov region, with the governor confirming the incident and the downing of four drones. Additionally, they targeted an oil depot in Russia's Kirov region, approximately 800 miles from the Ukrainian border, and an artillery depot in Voronezh region, which directly borders Ukraine.

Escalating tensions and alliances

These military actions coincide with Ukraine's intensified lobbying for permission to utilize NATO-supplied weapons for targeting deep inside Russia. This represents a significant shift in Ukraine's strategy, as it seeks to broaden the scope of its military operations and exert pressure on Russia's war effort.