Terrifying images of flames erupting from critical oil installations in Russia dominate the headlines following fierce attacks by Ukrainian drones. Kyiv’s counteroffensive struck vital blows to the Russian war machine, causing fires and massive material damage to strategic facilities. The Ukrainian General Staff announced that targets in the Samara and Bryansk regions were hit with precision, as Moscow continues to face relentless strikes on its energy arsenal.
Russia: The targets consumed by flames
In Samara, Ukrainian drones struck a facility that blends Russian petroleum for the production of Urals crude oil, which serves as Russia’s key export product. Meanwhile, in Bryansk, a station connected to a pipeline crucial for supplying the Russian military was hit. According to Kyiv, “the extent of the damage is being assessed,” however the message is clear: Ukrainian forces are striking directly at the heart of Russian revenues.
⚡️Вразжено лінійно-виробничу диспетчерську станцію (ЛВДС) “8-Н” у районі населеного пункту Найтоповичі Брянської області рф.
⚡️Вражено лінійно-виробничу диспетчерську станцію “Самара” у Самарській області рф.
Докладніше: https://t.co/6OQrveltvF pic.twitter.com/vWWykoFpvP— Генеральний штаб ЗСУ (@GeneralStaffUA) September 23, 2025
Russia on the defensive
The Russian Ministry of Defense attempted to respond via Telegram, claiming it shot down Ukrainian drones over the same regions. However, there was no official comment regarding the fires that erupted. Simultaneously, the Ukrainian General Staff announced that a military airfield in occupied Crimea was also hit, where two aircraft were destroyed.
Ukraine is renewing its campaign of massive drone strikes, repeatedly targeting Russia’s oil installations. Through this approach, it seeks to cut off Moscow from export revenues and weaken supplies to the war’s front lines.
