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Ukrainian Drone Strikes Cost Russia $100 Million Daily

4/19/2026

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The Russian military faces $100 million daily losses from Ukrainian drone strikes on oil infrastructure.
The strikes cut oil shipments by 880,000 barrels per day, 13% of exports.
Ukrainian forces hit four oil sites, including refineries in Samara and a Leningrad terminal.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said peace talks are not a priority.
Russian President Vladimir Putin's oil revenue has funded his war efforts over the past four years.

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The Russian military faces $100 million daily losses from Ukrainian drone strikes on oil infrastructure.
The strikes cut oil shipments by 880,000 barrels per day, 13% of exports.
Ukrainian forces hit four oil sites, including refineries in Samara and a Leningrad terminal.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said peace talks are not a priority.
Russian President Vladimir Putin's oil revenue has funded his war efforts over the past four years.