Ukraine HITS Lukoil Oil Platforms in Caspian Sea as Drone War Pushes Deep Into Russian Energy Assets

2026-01-12 10:26 PM IST

Ukraine has launched a targeted overnight drone assault on Russian oil platforms in the Caspian Sea, striking Lukoil-owned energy infrastructure in a move that signals a widening of the battlefield far beyond the traditional frontlines of the war. The Ukrainian military confirmed direct hits on the offshore platforms, though a full damage assessment remains underway. Drone footage released by Kyiv shows precision strikes on critical energy assets, while operational details remain limited due to security concerns. If confirmed, the attack would represent one of Ukraine’s boldest strikes against Russia’s energy sector, a pillar of Moscow’s war economy. WATCH 

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