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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed on Wednesday a new long-range offensive that has struck an oil refinery in Ufa and a missile component factory in Penza, more than 1.300 and 600 kilometers from the front line, respectively. The strategy aims to erode Moscow's logistical and military capabilities, while also generating a new source of volatility in global energy markets with direct repercussions for the Spanish economy.
The armed forces of Ucrania They have extended the operational scope of their attacks, confirming their successful impact against critical infrastructure within the Federación Rusa. President Volodymyr Zelensky announced via social media X that the offensive reached an oil refinery in the city of Ufa, in the republic of Baskortostánand a military industrial plant in the region of Penza"Our plan to impose far-reaching Ukrainian sanctions is being implemented every day," he stated. Zelensky, describing the action as "an entirely justified response to everything that Rusia "It is doing against us."
The targets were not random. The installation of Penza has been identified by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ucrania as part of the Russian state space corporation RoscosmosAccording to Ukrainian military sources, this factory is key to the production of sensors for cruise and ballistic missiles, as well as components for fighter jet avionics and equipment for reconnaissance satellites. The attack, therefore, seeks to disrupt the supply chain of advanced weaponry. Moscú It is used in the conflict, which is now in its fifth year.
Impact on military logistics and energy markets
The Ukrainian strategy in recent months has focused on degrading Russian logistical capabilities away from the front lines. Ministerio de Defensa de Ucrania He reported that in June alone, the following was reached: 11 Russian oil refineriesas well as fuel depots and other military installations. These are in addition to reported attacks on two bridges in the occupied regions of Donetsk y Luhansk and a key logistical step. However, this campaign of military attrition has a significant macroeconomic side effect that transcends the borders of the conflict.
Although España and the rest of the Unión Europea They maintain a strict sanctions regime on Russian energy, disrupting refining capacity in Rusia This puts significant upward pressure on global petroleum product prices, especially diesel. The reduced Russian supply in Asian and other markets... Oriente Medio This forces them to compete for supplies from other regions, increasing the final cost for European importers. For Spanish companies, this translates into a direct increase in operating costs, particularly in critical sectors such as road transport, agriculture, and industry, threatening to put pressure on margins and fuel inflationary pressures.
A far-reaching "influence" strategy
This climb is part of a 40-day campaign approved by Zelensky last week, designed to "influence" Rusia to end the war. In a separate operation, the security service of Ucrania (SBU) claimed responsibility for an attack on hangars housing Russian fighter jets at an airfield in Crimea, peninsula annexed by Rusia in 2014. The increase in attacks on the enemy's deep rear guard demonstrates a tactical change on the part of Kiev, which seeks not only an immediate military gain, but also to generate an unsustainable economic and political cost for the Kremlin.
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