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Summary

A massive Ukrainian drone strike targeted Russian oil refineries and infrastructure, including Moscow’s largest refinery, which supplies 50% of the city’s fuel.

The attack also hit the Druzhba pipeline control station, halting Russian oil exports to Hungary. With over 337 drones striking multiple regions, the operation exploited gaps in Russia’s air defenses.

Hungary, heavily reliant on Russian energy, called the pipeline attack a threat to its sovereignty.

Analysts suggest continued strikes could pressure Russia’s economy and energy dominance, potentially influencing ceasefire negotiations.

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[–] Ilovethebomb@lemm.ee 27 points 8 hours ago (1 children)

Man, a fuel shortage in Moscow is something Putin would struggle to downplay.

[–] Ronno@feddit.nl 7 points 7 hours ago

"See, I told you they are attacking us!" /s

[–] ms_lane@lemmy.world 11 points 7 hours ago
[–] fake_meows@lemm.ee 32 points 11 hours ago (2 children)

They don't have the cards?!?

[–] takeda@lemm.ee 185 points 15 hours ago (1 children)

Hungary, heavily reliant on Russian energy, called the pipeline attack a threat to its sovereignty.

You had fucking 3 years to look for alternatives.

[–] svc@lemmy.frozeninferno.xyz 86 points 14 hours ago (1 children)

These strikes help Hungary become more sovereign.

[–] realitista@lemm.ee 34 points 9 hours ago

The biggest obstacle to Hungarian sovereignty is Victor Orban.

[–] burgerpocalyse@lemmy.world 3 points 6 hours ago

i wonder how they did it without Elon knowing about it

[–] eran_morad@lemmy.world 34 points 12 hours ago

Fuck Russia, fuck trump.

[–] Buffalox@lemmy.world 97 points 15 hours ago* (last edited 15 hours ago) (2 children)

Waiting for Putin to claim Ukraine is crossing the line doing this. While he is perfectly OK with bombing Ukrainian Nuclear power plants and dams. Things that are actually clearly war crimes.

It's so cool that Ukraine has found a way to strike back, and they do it within international law!!

Fuck you Russia and fuck you Putin.
Your days are numbered!

[–] Agent641@lemmy.world 32 points 10 hours ago

So many of Moscow's 'Red Lines' have been crossed it's starting to look like a red carpet.

[–] rc__buggy@sh.itjust.works 91 points 16 hours ago

And Zelensky just announced they have flown a 1000km range missile this week. Kremlin is big mad.

[–] Loduz_247@lemmy.world 25 points 14 hours ago

We are close to Russia having oil rationing

[–] pineapplelover@lemm.ee 3 points 8 hours ago (1 children)

Man this is terrible for the environment

[–] Verdorrterpunkt@feddit.org 18 points 7 hours ago

Well, using the fuel is too, weakening russia on the other hand is great for it.

[–] thisphuckinguy@lemmy.world 48 points 16 hours ago

Keep going Ukraine

[–] A_A@lemmy.world 29 points 15 hours ago

that's the only language russia understands

[–] Zerlyna@lemmy.world 52 points 17 hours ago (1 children)
[–] casmael@lemm.ee 2 points 13 hours ago

Oh no! Anyway…….. 🚙

[–] NocturnalMorning@lemmy.world 37 points 17 hours ago

Oh no... anyways.

[–] breen@lemmy.ca 27 points 16 hours ago
[–] einkorn@feddit.org 13 points 15 hours ago (1 children)

I think given the current state of the Russian military, implementing Red Storm Rising is off the table.

[–] InvertedParallax@lemm.ee 2 points 7 hours ago

I mean, that's literally what this invasion was supposed to be, and failed before they even left the old ussr.

[–] GaMEChld@lemmy.world 6 points 13 hours ago

Good shot Janson!

[–] IphtashuFitz@lemmy.world 10 points 15 hours ago
[–] Fingolfinz@lemmy.world 12 points 16 hours ago
[–] RamblingPanda@lemmynsfw.com 7 points 16 hours ago