Ukrainian Drones Halt Russian Oil Production in Caspian Sea

Ukrainian drones targeted a Russian oil rig in the Caspian Sea for the first time, suspending its operations. The attack involved at least four hits on the Filanovsky rig owned by Lukoil, according to Ukraine's SBU security service. Lukoil has not yet responded to the incident.

In an unprecedented move, Ukrainian drones have struck a Russian oil rig in the Caspian Sea, halting extraction activities, a source from Ukraine's SBU informed Reuters.

The attack targeted the Filanovsky oil rig, operated by Russian oil giant Lukoil, marking the first such strike on the facility. At least four confirmed hits have been reported.

Despite requests for comments on the incident, Lukoil has yet to issue a formal response.

(With inputs from agencies.)