Ukrainian Drone Attack Targets Russian Oil Infrastructure
In a significant development overnight on September 26-27, 2025, Ukrainian long-range drones struck the Tingovatovo oil pumping station in the village of Konar, located in Russia's Chuvash Republic. The attack, approximately 1,000 kilometers from Ukrainian territory, resulted in a fire at Pumping Station No. 1 and led to the temporary suspension of oil transportation through the facility.
Russian Governor Oleg Nikolaev confirmed the incident, reporting 'minor damage' and no casualties. Sources within Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) claimed responsibility, stating that drones from the SBU's Special Operations Center 'A' carried out the operation. The SBU indicated that these strikes are part of an ongoing effort to 'impose sanctions' on Russia's oil sector, aiming to reduce the 'petrodollars' funding the war against Ukraine.
The Tingovatovo station is a critical component of the Kuibyshev–Tikhoretsk pipeline, which facilitates the transport of crude oil to the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk. This incident marks a continued pattern of Ukrainian attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, with the same station reportedly targeted previously on June 9, 2025.
Russian Forces Claim Advances in Eastern Ukraine
Meanwhile, Russia's Ministry of Defense announced on Saturday, September 27, 2025, that its forces had captured three additional villages in eastern Ukraine. The claimed gains include:
- Derylove (also spelled Derylov) in the Donetsk region
- Maiske (also spelled Maisk) in the Donetsk region
- Stepove (also spelled Stepov) in the Dnipropetrovsk region
These claims come amidst what the Russian Ministry of Defense described as a 'grinding Russian advance' in the area, characterized by 'fierce meter-for-meter skirmishes' in heavily devastated territories. According to Moscow, Russian forces have made 'slow but steady' progress, reportedly seizing approximately 0.8% of Ukraine's total land area since the beginning of the year. Ukrainian authorities have not yet independently verified these specific territorial claims, though previous Russian assertions of gains in Dnipropetrovsk have been disputed by Kyiv.
5 Comments
Fuerza
Disrupting Russia's oil economy is a key strategy for Ukraine, yet the constant back-and-forth over small territorial gains shows how entrenched and devastating this war has become for the region. Neither side seems to be achieving a decisive breakthrough.
Manolo Noriega
The article presents two sides of a difficult war: Ukraine's strategic attacks on infrastructure and Russia's continued, albeit slow, ground advances. Both narratives are likely true to some degree, underscoring the protracted and painful nature of this conflict.
Fuerza
These strikes won't change the reality on the ground. Russia is winning.
Ongania
Fantastic strategic strike by Ukraine! This is how you fight back.
Manolo Noriega
Yes! Hit them where it hurts, their war machine funding!