Ukrainian attack on oil refinery in Tatarstan marks a turning point in strikes on Russia's deep rear — ISW

The Institute for the Study of War reports.

It is noted that according to Reuters, Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil refineries have led to the shutdown of about 14% of all Russian oil refining capacity.

“The April 2 strikes are the first Ukrainian strikes on Tatarstan, and the distance of the targets from Ukraine’s borders represents a significant inflection in Ukraine’s demonstrated capability to conduct long-range strikes far into the Russian rear,” the statement said.

Analysts noted that such strikes “are a necessary component of Ukraine’s campaign to use asymmetric means to degrade industries that supply and support the Russian military.”

• On the morning of April 2, the authorities of the Russian republic of Tatarstan, located more than 1,000 kilometers from Ukraine, reported a drone attack on businesses in Yelabuga and Nizhnekamsk, allegedly resulting in casualties. It is reported that the GRU attacked a plant for the assembly of Russian Shahed-136/131 strike UAVs.