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Conflicts
Ukraine:

The situation 1501 – May 1, 2026

Ukrainian forces intensified their offensive, targeting Russian oil infrastructure, notably the Tuapse Oil Refinery, leading to a significant drop in Russian refinery output. Meanwhile, both sides reported no territorial advances, and Russian forces launched 409 drones at Ukraine overnight, underscoring ongoing tensions in the region.

05/02/2026  By Redaktion
  1. Ukrainian forces struck Russian oil infrastructure in Krasnodar and Perm krais and Orenburg Oblast between April 29 and May 1, including a strike against the Tuapse Oil Refinery for the fourth time since April 1.
  2. The Ukrainian General Staff confirmed that Ukrainian forces recently struck several Russian aircraft up to 1,676 kilometers from the international border.
  3. Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil infrastructure degraded the average output of Russian oil refineries to their lowest level since December 2009.
  4. Neither Russian nor Ukrainian forces made confirmed advances on the frontline.
  5. Russian forces launched 409 drones toward Ukraine overnight.

The full update of the Russian offensive 1501 is available on UNDERSTANDING WAR.

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