The war in Ukraine began in February 2022 when Russian forces launched a full-scale invasion, aiming to bring the country under Moscow’s control.
Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed the attack was necessary to protect Russian-speaking populations and prevent Ukraine from joining NATO.
The invasion was met with fierce resistance, and what many expected to be a quick victory turned into a prolonged and costly conflict.
Ukraine has fought to defend its sovereignty, relying on Western military support and strategic attacks on Russian supply lines.
As the war continues, striking critical infrastructure has become a key tactic in weakening the enemy’s ability to fight.
Could power 900 bombing missions
Recent reports indicate that Ukrainian forces have once again targeted Russian fuel reserves. Satellite images show large fires at several locations, according to WP.
According to analysts, the attacks destroyed about 800,000 tons of fuel. Some of the burning sites were visible from space, confirming the scale of the damage.
The loss of such a large quantity of fuel could affect Russian military operations.
Military experts estimate that this amount of fuel would be enough to power nearly 900 bombing missions for Russian Tu-22M3 aircraft.
These long-range bombers play a key role in Russia’s air operations and are often used to launch missile strikes deep inside Ukraine.
The destruction of fuel supplies could limit the number of missions these aircraft can conduct.
The strikes have also complicated Russia’s logistical efforts. Moving fuel across vast distances requires time and secure transport routes.
With key storage facilities damaged, Russian forces may need to find alternative locations to store and distribute fuel. This process could slow down military operations in the coming weeks.
