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Ukraine strikes Russian oil infrastructure in Caspian Sea for third time, source says

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Posted on December 15, 2025

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KYIV, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Ukrainian long-range drones struck a Russian oil production platform in the Caspian Sea for the third time in a week, a security source told Reuters on Monday. The latest

Ukraine Targets Russian Oil Rig in Caspian Sea for Third Time

KYIV, ‌Dec 15 (Reuters) - ‍Ukrainian ‌long-range drones struck ⁠a ‌Russian oil production platform in ⁠the Caspian Sea ​for the third ‌time in ⁠a week, a security source ​told Reuters on Monday.

The latest attack ​involved ‍the ​Korchagin oil rig, which Ukrainian forces struck last week, the ⁠source said, adding that ​production had been halted.

(Reporting by ‌Dan Peleschuk; Editing by Sharon Singleton)

Key Takeaways

  • Ukraine strikes Russian oil platform in Caspian Sea.
  • Attack marks the third strike in a week.
  • Korchagin oil rig production halted.
  • Ukrainian long-range drones used in the attack.
  • Reported by Dan Peleschuk, edited by Sharon Singleton.

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