Ukraine strikes Russian oil terminal with 1,015 drones

Ukraine launches 1,015 drones at Russia as oil terminal and depot hit.

Oct 18, 2026

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Ukraine strikes Russian oil terminal with 1,015 drones

Ukraine launches 1,015 drones at Russia as oil terminal and depot hit.

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Ukraine launches 1,015 drones at Russia as oil terminal and depot hit. Ukraine struck a Russian oil terminal and depot with 1,015 drones, causing fires and power outages in multiple regions. Originally reported by Straight Arrow.

Ukraine launches 1,015 drones

Ukraine launched what officials said is its largest drone attack on Moscow this weekend, on the last day of Russia’s parliamentary elections.

Ukraine struck an oil terminal and depot in Russia overnight Saturday in what state media called one of the "most massive" attacks of the year.

“Ukraine struck an oil terminal and depot in Russia overnight Saturday in what state media called one of the "most massive" attacks of the year.”

Drones hit 16 Russian regions

Drones hit 16 Russian regions

Russian state media reported air defense systems shot down 1,015 drones over 16 regions of Russia, including Moscow and Leningrad.

“Russian state media reported air defense systems shot down 1,015 drones over 16 regions of Russia, including Moscow and Leningrad.”

St. Petersburg oil terminal damaged

Alexander Beglov, governor of St. Petersburg, said one person died and five were injured after fires broke out at the Petersburg Oil Terminal and Ruchyi oil depot.

“Alexander Beglov, governor of St. Petersburg, said one person died and five were injured after fires broke out at the Petersburg Oil Terminal and Ruchyi oil depot.”

Ozon and VK data centers hit

Russian e-commerce company Ozon reported a fire at its fulfillment center in St. Petersburg’s Kolpino district, and Russian tech company VK’s server data center was also struck.

“Russian e-commerce company Ozon reported a fire at its fulfillment center in St. Petersburg’s Kolpino district, and Russian tech company VK’s server data center was also struck.”

Zelenskyy on energy attacks

There’s a program in parts of the region designed to keep asphalt cooler which experts say comes with some benefits.

Zelenskyy said Russia has deliberately attacked Ukraine’s energy and oil and gas sectors 76 times since Trump claimed an "energy ceasefire" both sides agreed to.

“Zelenskyy said Russia has deliberately attacked Ukraine’s energy and oil and gas sectors 76 times since Trump claimed an "energy ceasefire" both sides agreed to.”

Power outages in Ukraine

Zelenskyy reported tens of thousands of families without power in Vinnytsia, Zhytomyr, Khmelnytskyi and Odesa regions after Russian strikes.

“Zelenskyy reported tens of thousands of families without power in Vinnytsia, Zhytomyr, Khmelnytskyi and Odesa regions after Russian strikes.”

Trump's energy deal

President Donald Trump on Friday said he and Russian President Vladimir Putin reached a deal through which Russia will send diesel fuel “to the American and Glo

Trump signed an executive order waiving sanctions for Russia under a law named after Sen. Lindsey Graham, allowing Russia to send diesel fuel to the American and global marketplace.

“Trump signed an executive order waiving sanctions for Russia under a law named after Sen. Lindsey Graham, allowing Russia to send diesel fuel to the American and global marketplace.”

Zelenskyy on Trump's stance

Zelenskyy said Trump is an ally but siding with Putin would be a "historic mistake" and that he hopes Trump will change his decisions.

“Zelenskyy said Trump is an ally but siding with Putin would be a "historic mistake" and that he hopes Trump will change his decisions.”

Russia's war strategy

Zelenskyy stated Russia is not taking reciprocal steps to sanctions relief but using every signal to make money, proving their war bet is paying off.

“Zelenskyy stated Russia is not taking reciprocal steps to sanctions relief but using every signal to make money, proving their war bet is paying off.”

What to remember

Ukraine struck a Russian oil terminal and depot with 1,015 drones, causing fires and power outages in multiple regions.

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