Ukraine has been using drones to strike Russian oil facilities. This has caused a big drop in Russia's oil exports. In September, Russia's oil exports hit their lowest point since the war started. Experts say Russia made 4% less money from oil in September than in August. It also made 26% less than in September last year.

Ukraine's President Zelensky says these drone attacks are the best way to hurt Russia's war efforts. He plans to keep doing it. Recently, drones hit important oil places in Crimea, Primorsk, and Ufa. These attacks have caused big fires and stopped oil production.

China and India are still buying a lot of Russian oil. In August, China spent $6. 4 billion on Russian oil. India spent $4. 2 billion. The U. S. has put a 50% tax on Indian exports because of this. NATO members like Turkey, Hungary, and Slovakia are also buying Russian oil. The U. S. has asked NATO to stop buying Russian oil.

The EU is planning to ban Russian oil imports starting in 2026. This could make it even harder for Russia to sell its oil. The attacks on oil facilities are making it harder for Russia to fund its war. This could be a big problem for Russia in the long run.

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Oil Attacks: How Ukraine is Hitting Russia Where it Hurts

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