In the early morning of November 3, 2025, the Ukrainian Armed Forces carried out a series of targeted attacks against key infrastructure in the territory of the Russian Federation and in occupied areas of the Luhansk region, as reported by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine through its official channels, including its Facebook page and Telegram. These actions particularly affected facilities in the Russian energy and logistics sectors, as part of a sustained offensive aimed at weakening supply capabilities and the material base for the continuation of the Russian military offensive.
One of the most significant targets in the operation was the Saratov oil refinery, located in the Russian region of the same name. The official statement detailed that the facility was hit by the attacks, causing a fire in the area of the ELOU AVT-6 refining unit complex, considered one of the plant's main sections. According to data provided by the General Staff, the Saratov refinery is one of the oldest in Russia and in 2023 had reached a processing capacity of 4.8 million tons of crude oil. The infrastructure is directly involved in supplying fuel to the Russian armed forces.
Along with this attack, the Ukrainian Defense Forces also destroyed Russian logistical infrastructure in temporarily occupied areas of the Luhansk region. The report highlights the destruction of a supply depot in the settlement of Rozkishne and fuel in transit in the town of Dovzhansk. These actions, according to the Ukrainian military report, are part of a strategy aimed at eroding the logistical and military base of Russian forces present in occupied Ukraine.
Furthermore, on the night of November 1, 2025, the General Staff confirmed that Ukrainian units caused fire damage to the infrastructure of the RN-Tuapse oil refinery, located in the Krasnodar Territory, within the Russian Federation. This action, reported on the organization's official Facebook page and picked up by Ukrinform, primarily affected the oil loading infrastructure of the commercial seaport located in Tuapse Bay, on the Black Sea coast. This port terminal, classified as federally important, is one of the largest in Russia and plays a crucial role in the country's energy logistics.
In the statement released, the General Staff emphasized that the campaign of attacks against Russian energy and logistical targets responds to the need to reduce the opponent's military and economic potential. The stated objective is to force the Russian Federation to restrict and, eventually, cease its armed aggression against Ukraine. Ukrainian military authorities affirmed that these actions will continue as long as Russia has the capacity to finance and sustain hostile operations on Ukrainian territory.
So far, the General Staff has not reported any casualties associated with these incidents, although it did confirm the extent of the material damage at the Saratov refinery, the Tuapse port terminal, and the logistics facilities attacked in the Luhansk region. The Ukrainian Armed Forces reiterated their determination to implement a strategy targeting critical elements of the Russian military-industrial infrastructure, in a continued effort to counter the military offensive spearheaded by Moscow.
The Kyiv Independent reported statements from Ukrainian Navy spokesman Dmytro Pletenchuk, who said on November 2 in a national broadcast that the attack would have “long-term consequences” for Russia due to the impact on maritime transport logistics chains and increased insurance premiums for companies operating in the area. Pletenchuk noted that these actions could deter shipping companies from accessing the port.
Meanwhile, Russian Telegram channels and regional emergency agencies in Krasnodar Krai confirmed damage to port infrastructure, including the hull of a vessel and several buildings, as a result of the drone attack. Russian authorities stated that no casualties have been reported so far.
A representative of the SBU, quoted by the Kyiv Independent, stated that systematic attacks against Russian oil refining infrastructure continue, with the aim of restricting energy resources used in the Russian offensive. These actions are part of a broader campaign aimed at reducing Moscow's capacity to finance its war effort by weakening its energy sector.
