The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced new sanctions targeting subsidiaries of Russia's two largest oil companies, Lukoil and Rosneft, on October 22nd, 2025, between 9:03 PM and 10:03 PM UTC, in response to Russia's continued refusal to pursue peace in Ukraine. This announcement coincides with a series of explosions reported in Kamianske, Ukraine, and at a plant in Chelyabinsk, Russia, over the past hour. "Shares of Russian Rosneft and Lukoil are in the doldrums after US sanctions," an update stated. During this reporting period, multiple Russian "Shahed" drones were observed and reported over Kamianske, Ukraine, with some sources indicating 9 to 15 UAVs in the area, including over the Kamianske Reservoir. Explosions were also heard from the sea in Kerch, Crimea. In Chelyabinsk, Russia, another explosion occurred at a plant near a source of fire, with emergency services responding, according to the governor. Earlier in the day on October 22nd, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury had already announced these sanctions, with Treasury Secretary Bessent stating they would be a "substantial increase" and "one of the largest sanctions" against the Russian Federation, aimed at cutting Kremlin war funding and supporting President Trump's push for a ceasefire. President Trump has expressed frustration with stalled peace talks, stating, "Every time I speak to Vladimir (Putin), I have a good conversation… and then they don’t go anywhere. They just don’t go anywhere." Video geolocation confirmed a Russian "Shahed" drone flying at very low altitude over Kyiv, Ukraine, on the night of October 22nd, 2025. Additionally, there was a reported threat of ballistic weapons, with potential launches of Iskander-M/KN-23/S-300 type missiles. The sanctions against Lukoil and Rosneft subsidiaries follow previous actions and discussions among EU ambassadors regarding further measures against Russia. Reports from the previous hour indicated continued drone attacks impacting residential buildings in Kyiv and a kindergarten in Kharkiv.
