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Ukrainian Forces Strike Russian Oil Platform, Disrupt Production

12/11/2025

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Ukrainian special forces targeted the Filanovsky oil platform in the Caspian Sea, marking Ukraine's first strike on Russian offshore oil infrastructure.
The strike used long-range drones and halted production from over 20 wells.
The platform is owned by Lukoil-Nizhnevolzhskneft and holds significant oil and gas reserves.
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) stated that enterprises supporting Russia's war efforts are legitimate targets.

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Ukrainian special forces targeted the Filanovsky oil platform in the Caspian Sea, marking Ukraine's first strike on Russian offshore oil infrastructure.
The strike used long-range drones and halted production from over 20 wells.
The platform is owned by Lukoil-Nizhnevolzhskneft and holds significant oil and gas reserves.
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) stated that enterprises supporting Russia's war efforts are legitimate targets.