As a guy from Sarnia (Ontario's oil refining hub--see banner image), there is nothing more terrifying than seeing photos and video of refineries burning out of control.

As a friend of #Ukraine, there is nothing more thrilling than seeing photos and video of russian refineries explode.

Something like 20-40% of russia's refining capacity has been taken offline in a shockingly effective ranged campaign and the enemy's economy is starting to scream. I think we all wanted to see a conventional Ukrainian victory along the Melitopol axis in 2023 or a land for land swap after the Kursk incursion in 2024, but this looks like it might be a war winner.

Attacking An Oil Production System

Some Of The Nuts And Bolts--Starting With Refineries

(phillipspobrien.substack.com)