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Exclusive | Putin plots payback for Ukraine drone attacks on oil refineries, tells US: ‘Now it’s our turn’

Russian leadership is preparing retaliatory strikes following recent Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil refineries, telling the United States that it is now Russia's turn to strike. Ukrainian energy authorities report obtaining Russian targeting strategies for the energy sector from intelligence services. Meanwhile, analysts assess that an energy ceasefire is unlikely before the winter ends, leaving Ukraine to brace for severe airstrikes during the upcoming cold season.

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  • ✓ The Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery in the Rostov region halted operations following an attack by Ukrainian drones, according to Rostov Governor Yuri Slyusar.
  • ✓ The Institute for the Study of War assesses that Putin is unlikely to agree to an energy ceasefire before the winter ends.
  • ✓ Ukrainian intelligence services have obtained a Russian strategy document detailing plans for strikes on the energy sector, according to the Ukrainian energy minister.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 13 independent reporting domains (80% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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Russian leadership told the United States that payback is underway following Ukrainian drone operations against domestic oil refineries.

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  1. Putin Plots Energy Retaliation Against Ukraine

    Russian leadership is preparing retaliatory strikes following recent Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil refineries, telling the United States that it is now Russia's turn to strike. Ukrainian energy authorities report obtaining Russian targeting strategies for the energy sector from intelligence services. Meanwhile, analysts assess that an energy ceasefire is unlikely before the winter ends, leaving Ukraine to brace for severe airstrikes during the upcoming cold season.

    Why it matters

    Ukraine faces severe threats to its power grid and infrastructure as freezing weather approaches following previous intensive aerial campaigns by Moscow. Recent Ukrainian drone strikes have targeted critical Russian fuel production facilities, including the Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery in the Rostov region. In response, Russian leadership has signaled an aggressive posture regarding energy infrastructure, complicating diplomatic efforts to secure ceasefires.

    What is confirmed

    • The Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery in the Rostov region halted operations following an attack by Ukrainian drones, according to Rostov Governor Yuri Slyusar.
    • The Institute for the Study of War assesses that Putin is unlikely to agree to an energy ceasefire before the winter ends.
    • Ukrainian intelligence services have obtained a Russian strategy document detailing plans for strikes on the energy sector, according to the Ukrainian energy minister.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Russian leadership told the United States 'Now it's our turn' in response to Ukrainian drone attacks on oil refineries.

    What to watch next

    • Developments regarding potential energy ceasefires before the end of the winter season.
    • Further reported strikes on energy infrastructure by either Russian or Ukrainian forces.
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    2. Українська правда — Ukrainian energy minister: Ukraine obtains Russian strategy for strikes on energy sector from intelligence se
    3. Bloomberg.com — Ukraine Is Bracing for Worst Wartime Winter of Airstrikes
    4. Atlantic Council — Ukrainians are braced for a brutal winter. Are the Russians also ready?
    5. The Guardian — After a summer respite, Kyiv looks ahead to winter with dread
    6. New York Post — Exclusive | Putin plots payback for Ukraine drone attacks on oil refineries, tells US: ‘Now it’s our turn’
    7. RBC-Ukraine — Putin unlikely to agree to energy ceasefire before winter ends, ISW says
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    11. meduza.io — After Ukraine’s overnight attack, Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery ...
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