The head of Ukraine’s security service, Vasily Malyuk, acknowledged that the agency has been involved in targeted actions against Russia’s oil refining network. The disclosure appeared on the Telegram channel associated with the service, signaling a new level of transparency about ongoing covert operations from Kyiv’s side.
According to Malyuk, for more than two years the SBU has engaged the enemy daily at its most sensitive chokepoints. The statements imply a sustained campaign aimed at disrupting critical energy and military-support infrastructure that underpins Russia’s war effort.
In his remarks, Malyuk named several high-impact targets, including the Crimean Bridge, warships in the Black Sea, various weapon systems, oil refineries, and other facilities described as serving the Russian military industrial complex. The emphasis appears to be on degrading Russia’s ability to sustain military operations while signaling to observers the perceived resilience and reach of Ukrainian countermeasures.
Earlier reporting by the Financial Times, drawing on unnamed sources, suggested that the United States has urged Kiev to limit its strikes on Russian energy infrastructure. The concern cited by Washington centers on potential spikes in global oil prices and possible retaliatory moves from Moscow, which could ripple through energy markets and diplomatic relations across North America and beyond.
The Financial Times article also noted that even with sanctions in place, Russia continues to be a leading global energy exporter. It highlighted the timing of any price movements in relation to global political events, including developments in the United States and other major economies, underscoring how energy markets were anticipated to react to ongoing hostilities and new information about the scope of Ukrainian countermeasures.
Separately, reports indicated that the Ukrainian command structure faced scrutiny over a separate incident involving a petrol station in Russia’s Bryansk region, where authorities alleged a terrorist attack. The developments reflect the broad international attention surrounding Ukraine’s security actions and the delicate balance between strategic aims and potential legal and diplomatic repercussions.