Yaroslavl Oblast is a Russian federal subject in the Central Federal District; it is currently in the news due to oil infrastructure strikes and security actions tied to Ukraine's campaign against Russia's energy sector.
Ukraine has targeted oil facilities in southern Russia and a refinery northeast of Moscow, with fires reported at several sites. Russia says drones have been intercepted and debris has caused damage in multiple regions. The strikes aim to cut Moscow’s war funding.
Ukrainian drones have targeted oil facilities and energy infrastructure across Russia, with attacks in Oryol, Yaroslavl and Krasnodar regions. Moscow says new strikes threaten energy reserves; Kyiv says the strikes are part of efforts to cut funding for the war. The UK has detained a sanctioned tanker in the English Channel as part of sanctions enforcement.