Russian drones have increasingly targeted gas stations in eastern and northern Ukraine, marking a significant escalation in the conflict’s impact on civilian energy infrastructure.
Over the past two months, more than 150 fueling sites have been struck, forcing authorities to reassess protection measures for critical supply nodes that were previously spared.
The shift in targeting coincides with intensified Ukrainian long-range drone campaigns against Russian oil and military facilities, including recent strikes on refineries in the St. Petersburg region.
These reciprocal attacks are disrupting fuel distribution networks on both sides of the front, creating localized shortages and public discontent.
For energy markets, the degradation of Ukraine’s fuel infrastructure adds another layer of supply-side risk.
While the direct impact on global crude benchmarks like Brent remains limited, the instability underscores the fragility of European energy logistics.