Russia Destroys 113 Ukrainian Drones and Claims to Be Experiencing a Series of Attacks; A Fire Hit a Russian Oil Refinery, Causing Tension Among the Population, Although No One Was Hurt

Written by Rannyson Moura

Published on 19/02/2026 at 08:31

Updated on 19/02/2026 at 08:33

Ataque com drones atinge refinaria de petróleo em Velikiye Luki, provoca incêndio em depósito de combustível e amplia tensão entre Rússia e Ucrânia após negociações consideradas difíceis em Genebra.

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Drone Attack Hits Oil Refinery In Velikiye Luki, Sparks Fire In Fuel Depot And Escalates Tension Between Russia And Ukraine After Negotiations Considered Difficult In Geneva.

An oil refinery located in Velikiye Luki, in the Pskov region of northwestern Russia, was hit during a drone offensive attributed to Ukraine.

The attack caused a fire in a fuel depot, local authorities confirmed.

According to the Russian Defense Ministry, the country’s forces “intercepted and destroyed 113 Ukrainian drones” during the early morning.

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Attacks Amid Negotiations Considered “Difficult”

The attack occurred shortly after a new round of international negotiations held in Geneva, Switzerland.

Representatives from Moscow, Kiev, and Washington participated in the meetings, which aimed to seek a resolution for the four years of war.

The talks, held on Tuesday and Wednesday, were described as “difficult” by both Russian and Ukrainian officials.

At the end of the meetings, there was no announcement of concrete progress. The diplomatic climate was already delicate. The drone offensive only intensified the sense of deadlock.

Meanwhile, the conflict continues with frequent attacks from both sides. Ukraine, which has faced nearly daily Russian bombings for four years, has intensified actions directed against strategic infrastructure in Russia.

Among the main targets are oil refineries, port facilities, and energy structures.

Oil Refinery Becomes A Sensitive Point In The Energy War

The choice of an oil refinery as a target is not random. This type of facility is essential for transforming crude oil into fuels used in transportation, industry, and energy generation.

By hitting depots and structures in this sector, the impact can go beyond the military field and reach the economy.

In recent months, attacks on Russian oil refineries have been reported more frequently.

The strategy aims to financially pressure Moscow and affect its logistical capability. On the other hand, Russia claims to have strengthened its air defense systems to neutralize drone incursions.

The Russian Defense Ministry highlighted the destruction of 113 drones in just one night. The number draws attention and illustrates the scale of the operation.

Even with interceptions, the fire recorded in Velikiye Luki shows that some of the attacks managed to breach the defensive barriers.

Escalation Raises Concerns And Increases Uncertainties

The episode reinforces the scenario of instability that marks the conflict. Besides the military impact, the attack on the oil refinery may also generate ripple effects in the energy market and increase internal political pressure.

Although there is no confirmation of significant structural damage, the mere fact that a strategic installation has been hit raises the alarm.

In a context of fragile and stalled negotiations, each new attack tends to further distance any immediate possibility of a ceasefire.

In light of this scenario, the question remains simple and direct: how far can attacks on oil refineries lead this conflict, and what could be the consequences for the global economy?

Russia Destroys 113 Ukrainian Drones and Claims to Be Experiencing a Series of Attacks; A Fire Hit a Russian Oil Refinery, Causing Tension Among the Population, Although No One Was Hurt

Drone Attack Hits Oil Refinery In Velikiye Luki, Sparks Fire In Fuel Depot And Escalates Tension Between Russia And Ukraine After Negotiations Considered Difficult In Geneva.

Attacks Amid Negotiations Considered “Difficult”

Oil Refinery Becomes A Sensitive Point In The Energy War

Escalation Raises Concerns And Increases Uncertainties

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