Ukraine Launches 600-Drone Attack on Russia, Targets Oil Infrastructure

Ukraine launched nearly 600 drones against Russia overnight May 17, killing four people in the largest attack since the full-scale invasion began in 2022. Russian defenses shot down 556 drones across 14 regions, including Moscow itself, with another 30 intercepted after dawn. The attack targeted critical infrastructure including the Moscow Oil Refinery, Solnechnogorsk oil depot, and microelectronics facilities—aiming to reduce oil revenues funding Russia's war effort. This comes days after Russia's bombardment killed 24 people in Kyiv, with Ukrainian President Zelensky calling the response "entirely justified." Diplomatic efforts remain stalled as both sides trade attacks following the breakdown of a US-brokered truce. The unprecedented strike reaching Moscow (400km from Ukrainian border) signals escalation in the 4+ year conflict, with global oil markets potentially affected by refinery strikes. How will this renewed conflict intensity affect global energy prices and Nigeria's oil-dependent economy?

SOURCE: https://www.channelstv.com/2026/05/17/mass-ukrainian-drone-barrage-kills-four-in-russia/