{"id":95774,"date":"2026-05-19T13:35:25","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T13:35:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/un-news.org\/?p=95774"},"modified":"2026-05-19T14:04:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T14:04:10","slug":"destruction-of-10-oil-storage-tanks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/un-news.org\/en\/destruction-of-10-oil-storage-tanks\/","title":{"rendered":"Satellite images capture the destruction of 10 oil storage tanks within Russian territory"},"content":{"rendered":"

Satellite images detect the destruction of 10 oil tanks in Russian territory<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Recent satellite images have revealed extensive damage to Russia\u2019s oil infrastructure, documenting the burning and destruction of 10 oil storage tanks following two separate attacks that targeted vital facilities inside Russian territory.<\/p>\n

The satellite images showed the destruction of six tanks at the \u201cPerm\u201d oil facility in western Russia, in addition to four other tanks at the \u201cSolnechnogorsk\u201d oil pumping station located on the outskirts of the capital, Moscow. This escalation reflects the continuation of the Ukrainian strategy aimed at targeting energy infrastructure and fuel-supply chains deep inside Russia.\"\"Satellite images show extensive destruction at the Perm refinery (Planet)<\/p>\n


Targeting strategic facilities far from the Ukrainian border<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Visual comparisons between satellite images taken on April 17 and those captured on May 17 reveal the extent of the damage sustained by the \u201cPerm\u201d refinery, which belongs to the company “Transneft,” following the strike that targeted the facility in late April.<\/p>\n

Images captured by the U.S. company \u201cPlanet\u201d on April 29 showed massive fires and thick black smoke rising from the site, while the more recent images\u2014taken after the situation was brought under control, the fires extinguished, and the smoke cleared\u2014revealed the burning of six main fuel storage units within the oil complex. This reflects the scale of the losses suffered by a strategic facility located more than 1,500 kilometers from the Ukrainian border.<\/p>\n

In a new field development, the scope of the targeting expanded on the night of May 17 to reach the vicinity of the Russian capital, Moscow. Satellite images showed the destruction of an additional four oil tanks within the filling station belonging to “Transneft” in the Solnechnogorsk area near the village of Dorikino.<\/p>\n

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Satellite images reveal extensive destruction at the Solnechnogorsk refinery (Planet)<\/p>\n


Drone attacks and escalating tensions between Moscow and Kyiv<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The visual data aligns with official statements issued by both sides, as the Ukrainian Security Service announced responsibility for carrying out one of the largest drone attacks on the Moscow region, confirming the successful targeting of the Solnechnogorsk facility, as well as the Moscow oil refinery and other industrial sites.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, both the governor of Moscow Oblast, Andrey Vorobyov, and the mayor of the capital, Sergei Sobyanin, acknowledged that the region had come under a large-scale attack, while Russian authorities confirmed the downing of a significant number of drones.<\/p>\n

Despite the interception efforts, falling debris resulted in the deaths of three civilians and injuries to others in the areas of Khimki and Mytyshi, in addition to massive fires that broke out within oil facilities\u2014events documented in widely circulated videos posted by local residents on various social media platforms.<\/p>\n

Oil drops amid expectations of easing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Oil prices declined by roughly 2% during early Asian trading on Tuesday, following U.S. President Donald Trump\u2019s announcement of the suspension of a planned strike against Iran, in order to give room for a negotiation path aimed at ending the conflict\u2014an indication tied to ongoing regional tensions and their direct impact on global energy markets and maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.<\/p>\n

Brent crude futures for July delivery fell by 2.7% to around $109.09 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude for June delivery dropped by 1.3% to $107.28 per barrel. Both benchmarks had reached their highest levels since early May during the previous session amid geopolitical escalation and concerns over oil supply routes.<\/p>\n

Markets awaiting developments in the Strait of Hormuz<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

In this context, analyst Tim Waterer from KCM Trade, as quoted by Reuters, said that Trump’s statements had eased some of the immediate pressure on the markets; however, underlying risks remain\u2014especially as markets await Iran’s response and whether the U.S. remarks represent a genuine move toward de-escalation or merely a temporary tactical step.<\/p>\n

Waterer added that developments in the Strait of Hormuz\u2014particularly regarding the movement of oil tankers\u2014would remain a decisive factor in determining the direction of oil prices in the upcoming period. This comes amid continuing tensions that have recently affected the security of oil facilities and global supply flows.<\/p>\n

In a related development, data from the U.S. Department of Energy showed a record withdrawal of approximately 9.9 million barrels from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve last week alone, reducing reserves to about 374 million barrels\u2014the lowest level recorded since July 2024.<\/p>\n

This comes as concerns grow over the expanding scope of attacks targeting Russia\u2019s energy infrastructure and the potential consequences for global oil markets and supply routes. The scale of the damage revealed by satellite imagery reinforces the likelihood of continued escalation within the ongoing conflict, amid international anticipation of any shifts that could impact energy security and market stability in the coming stage.<\/p>\n

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Author:<\/strong> Adviser Faisal Al-Mutairi
Publication date:<\/strong> May 19, 2026
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