Ukraine Used British-Made Drones to Strike Russian Oil Refineries Over Past Six Months
Ukraine has used British-made drones, alongside domestically produced models, in long-range attacks on Russian oil refineries over the past six months, targeting facilities in Volgograd and Yaroslavl oblasts. The manufacturers include a subsidiary of BAE Systems and an unnamed British company. The strikes follow Ukraine's earlier use of British-supplied Storm Shadow cruise missiles, which have a range of about 250 kilometres and can only reach targets near the border. UK Defence Secretary Healey said in April that at least 120,000 drones would be delivered to Ukraine this year.
Ukraine has used British-made drones, alongside domestically produced models, in long-range attacks on oil refineries inside Russia. The operations, conducted over the past six months, targeted refineries in the southern Volgograd Oblast and the western Yaroslavl Oblast.
The drone manufacturers include a subsidiary of British defence group BAE Systems and an unnamed British company. The drones were deployed on long-range strike missions, with targets concentrated on energy facilities near Russia's border.
Ukraine had previously used British-supplied Storm Shadow cruise missiles to attack targets inside Russia. The missile has a range of about 250 kilometres and can only reach locations near the border. UK Defence Secretary Healey said in April that at least 120,000 drones would be delivered to Ukraine this year to strengthen its long-range strike capability.
Why this event matters
The event has a measured impact on 2 industrys. The strongest current signal is positive for Refining & Petrochemicals, with intensity 60/100 and 70% confidence over a short term horizon.
Refining & Petrochemicals
- Direction
- positive
- Intensity
- 60
- Confidence
- 70%
- Horizon
- Short term
Oilfield Equipment & Services
- Direction
- mixed
- Intensity
- 40
- Confidence
- 60%
- Horizon
- Medium term
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