Ukraine Targets Sanctioned Tanker and Russian Oil Infrastructure to Disrupt Energy Revenues
Ukraine has intensified its efforts to disrupt Russian oil revenues by targeting a sanctioned tanker in the Black Sea and striking oil infrastructure deep within Russia. The Ukrainian military reported attacking the tanker Marquise, which is linked to Russian energy exports, using kamikaze drones. The vessel, currently flagged under Cameroon, was reportedly empty and waiting near Tuapse for a ship-to-ship transfer when it was hit. Additionally, Ukraine struck a pump station hub operated by Transneft PJSC, which is crucial for transporting crude oil from western Siberia to Lukoil's Perm refinery. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that these operations aim to reduce Russian oil export volumes, with reported capacity reductions at key Russian ports. Ukraine has also increased its strike range by 170 percent since the war began, with recent attacks focusing on the Tuapse region. 
