The President's Daily Brief PDB Afternoon Bulletin | December 12th, 2025: Kyiv’s Biggest Drone Attack Yet & Trump Targets Illicit Oil
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Dec 12, 2025 Kyiv launched its largest drone assault yet, targeting Russian sites from Moscow to the Caspian Sea, with strategic hits on energy infrastructure. This bold move comes as Ukraine faces pressure for concessions. Meanwhile, the U.S. made headlines by seizing a tanker off Venezuela, exposing alleged oil trade violations in the Caribbean. The Trump administration is reportedly preparing for more actions against illicit oil operations, raising the stakes in the ongoing geopolitical tensions.
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Ukraine's Largest Drone Strike
- Ukraine executed the largest drone strike of the war, hitting targets from Moscow to the Caspian Sea.
- The attack shows Ukraine can strike deep into Russia and stretch Russian air defenses far from the front lines.
Strike Deep In Russia's Energy Heartland
- Ukrainian drones struck a Lukoil-operated offshore platform in the Caspian, forcing shutdowns at more than 20 wells.
- Targeting energy infrastructure aims to reduce Moscow's revenue and degrade its ability to fund the war.
Forcing Russia To Redeploy Defenses
- Attacks on distant oil assets force Russia to reallocate air defenses away from the battlefield.
- That redeployment creates operational friction for Moscow and protects Ukrainian battlefield space.