Ukraine escalates strikes on Russian oil infrastructure amid energy tensions

Ukraine launched deep drone strikes on Russian energy infrastructure, targeting refineries and storage facilities, as part of an ongoing escalation in the energy conflict. Despite these attacks, Russia's oil exports increased in August, demonstrating resilience in maintaining export flows despite sanctions and revenue declines. Kyiv plans to continue its drone operations against Russian energy assets, while Moscow adapts to sanctions and price caps, highlighting the ongoing tension in the energy war.