Ukraine hits Russian energy at record pace Ukraine is striking Russian energy infrastructure at an unprecedented rate, exacerbating Russia's growing fuel crisis, according to Financial Times data analysis SUCCESSFUL STRIKES AGAINST RUSSIAN REFINERIES (by month) Ukraine’s drone campaign becoming more effective thanks to higher drone production, better coordination, and U.S. intelligence support, analysts say May 2026: 16 strikes – all-time monthly record Moscow’s only oil refinery struck several times in June 2025 2024 2023 2022 2026 0 5 10 15 20 Source: Rochan Consulting via FT Picture: Getty Images © GRAPHIC NEWS