For the second time this month: The SBU struck the “Vtorovo” oil pumping station, which supplies fuel to Moscow
27 June 20:04
The Security Service of Ukraine has carried out its second strike this month on the “Vtorovo” oil pumping station in the Volodymyr region, which is a key link in the fuel supply system for the Moscow region and for export shipments. This was reported by the SBU press service, according to "Komersant Ukrainian".
The agency specified that the attack was carried out as part of a 40-day operation approved by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to put pressure on Russia with the aim of forcing it to end the war. According to preliminary data, drones struck the facility’s technical buildings, followed by an explosion. This is the second strike on the station in June—the previous attack was recorded on the 10th. A strike was also reported on May 24.
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“Vtorovo” is part of Transneft-Upper Volga JSC and serves as a key logistics hub for the transfer of light petroleum products. It is used to transport diesel fuel to the Moscow ring petroleum products pipeline, and from there to large oil depots around the capital. In addition, the station supplies petroleum products for export through ports on the Baltic Sea.
During the attack on June 10, in addition to “Vtorovo,” the “Lobkovo” station in the Vladimir region was also struck. According to a statement by the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), Ukrainian forces intend to continue striking targets that support Russia’s energy supply and military logistics.
Strikes on oil infrastructure continue to exacerbate the fuel crisis in Russia. As of June 25, restrictions on fuel sales were officially in effect in 32 regions of the country, as well as in annexed Crimea and the occupied territories of Ukraine. According to media estimates, only five regions—Ingushetia, Chechnya, Kalmykia, Chukotka, and the Nenets Autonomous Okrug—have not been affected by gasoline shortages.
The fuel shortage was the result of regular attacks by Ukrainian drones on oil refineries. According to Reuters, 16 facilities were hit in May, and several more in June. As a result, gasoline production fell by 25% compared to June of last year—to 85,000 metric tons per day—while summer consumption stands at 110,000 metric tons per day.
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