Taking advantage of the weak links in the Russian oil industry, Ukraine attacked Russian refineries. How should the Russian army respond to such a situation?
The strategic shift taken by the Ukrainian military towards the Russian refinery has exposed Russia's weakness and raised concerns about the safety of its equipment. Ukraine has carried out several strikes on some oil equipment on Russian territory since Ukrainian forces carried out an airstrike on the Volgograd refinery using an unmanned aircraft on February 3. This not only illustrates how important Russia's economy is, but also shows that Ukraine's strategy has changed when faced with the disadvantages of war.
Russia and Ukraine are two highly integrated economies that each rely on food products for exports. With the tough sanctions imposed by Western countries on Russia and the restrictions on the export of Ukrainian food, the contradictions between the two countries have escalated. Russia once sabotaged the Ukrainian port of Odessa, and Ukraine carried out attacks on Russian ** equipment.
Such a strategy of Ukraine will immediately hit Russia's "lifeline". The Black Sea is Russia's main oil and gas export channel, and the oil fields around it are the focus of Ukraine's attacks. Using drones over long ranges, the Ukrainian military successfully evaded Russian air defenses and delivered devastating strikes on vital equipment such as oil refineries and oil storage depots.
Russia's change in strategy in Ukraine will be a big test. Russia's gasoline and diesel exports fell sharply in January, which had a direct impact on its export earnings. To this end, Russia must solve the above problems by strengthening the security of refining facilities, improving the defense capability of air defense systems and seeking new export routes.
Ukrainian forces attacked Russia's ** equipment, which not only undermined its economy, but also endangered the strategic security of its country. Russia must respond quickly and reformulate its strategy to ensure the stability of its equipment and economy. At the same time, the international community should pay attention to the impact of the crisis on the world energy market, and urge China and the United States to resolve their contradictions through dialogue and consultation to prevent them from intensifying.
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