SBU says 40-day operation hits 14 Russian refineries, 21,000+ targets
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Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) said on Tuesday its 40-day campaign to force Russia into peace negotiations struck 14 Russian oil refineries and more than 21,000 military targets. The operation, ordered by President Volodymyr Zelensky on June 25, also hit over 100 strategic sites in Russia and occupied Ukraine, the agency reported. The announcement came as the SBU said Zelensky approved new operations to further degrade Russia’s military potential.
Strikes on Energy and Military Targets
The SBU said its strikes hit 14 oil refineries, dozens of oil depots, tank farms, and pumping stations, as well as an offshore oil platform. Shadow-fleet tankers Blue, Louise 1, Banda, and Avero were damaged, along with two sanctioned cargo ships. More than 21,000 targets along the front line, including military bases, air defense systems, and command posts, were also struck. The agency claimed the destruction of nearly 5,000 Russian troops and 21,000 pieces of military equipment.
New Operations Approved
Zelensky and acting SBU chief Major General Oleksandr Poklad agreed on further operations on August 4, the agency said. The initial 40-day campaign, launched June 25, aimed to weaken key elements of Russia’s war machine simultaneously. Zelensky had vowed to create conditions for Russia to choose peace. The SBU pledged to continue efforts to reduce Russia’s military-economic potential.
What's Next
The SBU did not disclose details or timing of the newly approved operations, but said strikes would continue. It remains unclear how Russia will respond to sustained pressure on its energy and military infrastructure as diplomatic efforts persist.
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SBU says 40-day operation hits 14 Russian refineries, 21,000+ targets
