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As the conflict escalated, Ukraine also adopted a strategy of direct military engagement, launching attacks on Russian oil infrastructure. Utilizing drones, Ukraine has targeted refineries and storage facilities, shrinking the capacity to sustain oil production and revenues. As the conflict has dragged on, these actions have compounded the pressure on Russia's energy sector, underlining the precarious balance that exists in a nation already heavily reliant on its oil and gas revenues.