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How Ukraine Paralyzed 40% of Russia's Oil Export Industry - William Spaniel
In the past few days, Ukraine has disabled about 40% of Russia's oil terminal capacity. Today's video puts the latest twist in Ukraine's strategy in the context of the broader anti-energy infrastructure campaign. We also compare the damage to Russia's gains from the Iran War and examine what Ukraine must do for the campaign to continue to succeed.
0:00 Ukraine's Big Attack
0:42 The Refinery Phase
4:10 The Tanker Phase
6:57 A Surge of Tankers
8:51 Ukraine's Terminal Targeting
12:43 Unanswered Questions
14:55 Takeaway Lines