Ukraine's Drone War Cripples a Critical Russian Oil Route

Ukraine is using long-range drones to severely damage Russia's oil exports. A new report from Estonian intelligence states these attacks have stopped 40-50% of all Russian oil shipments from key Baltic Sea ports. This precision campaign targets Russia's "Baltic lifeline." This route handles most of Russia's seaborne oil trade, a major source of money for its war effort. Ukrainian drones have successfully hit oil terminals, storage tanks, and critical port infrastructure hundreds of miles inside Russia. The attacks force Moscow to spend heavily on defenses. Russia now stations warships, air defense systems, and even icebreakers to guard its ports. This diverts military resources from the front lines. Estonian intelligence confirms the strategic impact. The report says the halted exports cost Russia billions of dollars. It also states Ukraine's drone technology and tactics are improving rapidly. The war is now being fought deep behind Russian borders on an economic battlefield. Ukraine's ability to sustain this campaign threatens a pillar of the Russian state: its energy income.