Ukraine Strikes Major Russian Black Sea Oil Terminal
Key takeaways
- Ukrainian forces hit Russia's Sheskharis oil terminal and nearby depot, sparking a fire, as part of intensified strikes on Russian energy infrastructure in May.
- The attacks aim to reduce Russia's oil export revenues funding its war efforts.
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Attacks on Russian oil terminals may cut into the country's ability to export oil. This could lead to higher oil prices worldwide as supplies tighten.
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