In a significant escalation of the ongoing conflict, Ukrainian military intelligence reported on Saturday that its forces successfully targeted a crucial fuel pipeline in the Moscow region, which plays a vital role in supplying the Russian army. The operation, carried out late Friday, was announced via the Telegram messaging channel by Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR). The strike, described as a “serious blow” to Russia’s military logistics, destroyed the Koltsevoy pipeline near the Ramensky district. This pipeline, spanning 400 kilometers (250 miles), was responsible for transporting substantial quantities of gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel from refineries in Ryazan, Nizhny Novgorod, and Moscow to Russian military operations. According to HUR, the pipeline had an annual capacity of 3 million tons of jet fuel, 2.8 million tons of diesel, and 1.6 million tons of gasoline. Kyrylo Budanov, the head of HUR, emphasized the impact of the strike, stating, ‘Our strikes have had more impact than sanctions,’ referencing the international sanctions imposed on Russia following its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Meanwhile, Russia continues its relentless campaign of drone and missile attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, causing widespread power outages and restrictions. On Saturday alone, Moscow launched 223 drones at Ukraine, with 206 intercepted by Ukrainian defenses. Seventeen drones struck targets across seven regions, including a ballistic missile attack in southern Ukraine that killed one civilian and injured 15 others, including a child. Additionally, a Russian strike in the central Poltava region ignited a fire at a gas plant, further exacerbating the humanitarian crisis. The conflict shows no signs of abating, with both sides intensifying their military operations and targeting critical infrastructure.