Brent crude futures climbed in early trading as Ukrainian drone attacks struck an oil depot in the Moscow region, sparking a fire and raising fresh concerns about the security of Russia’s energy infrastructure.
The incident marks the latest escalation in Kyiv’s campaign against Moscow’s fuel storage and processing facilities, intensifying fears of potential supply disruptions.
The attack, which occurred overnight, resulted in the deaths of seven warehouse workers and injured dozens more, according to reports from the scene.
While the immediate impact on global oil supply remains unclear, the strike underscores the persistent vulnerability of Russian energy assets to military action.
Traders are closely monitoring the situation for any signs of operational downtime or broader damage to storage capacity.
This development follows a series of recent drone strikes on Russian oil refineries in the Krasnodar and Bashkortostan regions, which triggered fires and disrupted production.