Washington has agreed to provide intelligence to Ukraine for strikes on Russia's deep energy infrastructure, a move that could change the dynamics of the war and increase strategic pressure on the Kremlin. President Donald Trump has given his approval for intelligence agencies and the Pentagon to work with Kyiv to plan attacks on critical energy facilities, and the United States has asked NATO allies for similar support, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing US officials.
According to the information received, the intelligence will allow Ukrainian forces to more accurately and effectively strike oil refineries, pipelines, power plants and other elements of energy infrastructure located deep in the territory of the Russian Federation. The main goal is to minimize the inflow of funds to the Russian budget from energy trade and reduce the Kremlin's ability to finance military operations.
In addition to intelligence sharing, Washington is considering supplying Ukraine with precision land- and sea-based missiles—including the Tomahawk and Barracuda—with a claimed range of about 800 km. No final decisions have been made on the transfer of these systems; U.S. agencies are awaiting written instructions from the White House before providing full information and logistical support.
Experts emphasize that the combination of American intelligence and potentially more powerful weapons could significantly enhance the effectiveness of strikes and cause tangible damage to Russia's energy sector. At the same time, such a development increases the risks of escalation and complicates the diplomatic situation in the region, since strikes on the infrastructure of a major economy have a wide cross-effect on energy markets, civilian networks and regional security.
The Ukrainian side, as sources indicate, will receive data for planning strikes more precisely; this may allow focusing efforts on objects that provide the highest financial effect for the enemy, while trying to minimize risks to the civilian population. At the same time, the issues of legal assessment of attacks on infrastructure, possible side effects for civilian objects and political consequences for partner countries that will provide information or material assistance remain open.
If the decision to transfer weapons is approved, it could be a new milestone in military support for Ukraine — from the development of tactical assistance to direct opportunities to destroy the enemy’s strategic sources of funding. In any case, further actions by the US, NATO, and Ukraine should be awaited with attention: from the adoption of written orders to the practical coordination of operations, the further course of the conflict may depend.
