8legs: Security service of ukraine (sbu)

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Ukraine carried out a first-ever strike on Russia's offshore oil infrastructure in the Caspian Sea, disabling a major production platform with long-range drones operated by the SBU.
The attack targeted the Filanovsky oil platform, one of Russia's largest offshore assets in the Caspian and part of the Lukoil-Nizhnevolzhskneft portfolio.
The strike shows Ukraine relies on the SBU's long-range drones to reach deep offshore targets beyond conventional front lines.

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Ukrainian sea drones hit the Dashan tanker, reportedly part of Russia's shadow fleet, in the Black Sea with the vessel damaged at its stern.
The strike marks the third sea drone attack on shadow fleet vessels in two weeks, Kyiv says.
Ukraine reported casualties from shelling in the Kherson region and ongoing fighting in Pokrovsk as Russian forces pressed.
Russian drones also hit the gas transport network in Ukraine’s Odesa region, per Ukrainian officials.
U.S. House advanced a defense bill authorising $901 billion in annual military spending, including aid to Ukraine.
Zelenskyy cited progress on a post-war reconstruction plan and an economic document with U.S. partners, including security guarantees.
European Union ambassadors approved phasing out Russian gas by late 2027, ahead of a final legal step.
Britain, France and Germany discussed Ukraine peace efforts in a call with Donald Trump, aiming to move the process forward.
A planned videoconference meeting of the ‘coalition of the willing’ is set to discuss next steps in Ukraine support.
US pressure extends to sanctioning major oil firms as part of efforts to curb Moscow’s war financing.

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Ukraine expanded its campaign by targeting oil tankers in international waters, signaling a shift in strategy.
Ukraine says its actions aim to reduce petrodollar revenues to Russia’s budget amid sanctions pressure.
EU and US sanctions have pushed Russia to offshore shipping, complicating enforcement efforts.
Putin warned of retaliation if Ukraine escalates, but acknowledged a potential piracy risk in the sea lanes.
Ukrainian officials describe these strikes as ‘kinetic sanctions’ aimed at crippling energy infrastructure.
The attacks occurred amid a wider diplomatic push, including a push by Trump and U.S. sanctions against Lukoil and Rosneft.
The shadow fleet attacks coincided with rising insurance costs and concerns about maritime safety in the Black Sea.
Ukraine argues sanctions alone are insufficient and seeks stronger measures to cut Moscow’s energy revenues.
European leaders warned against Baltic Sea strikes to avoid escalation near NATO borders.
Ukraine’s actions align with its broader strategy to degrade Russia’s military-industrial potential, even at risk of Russian retaliation.
The campaign follows a period of diplomacy where Zelensky resisted a peace deal that heavily favored Russia.

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