Ukraine says its drones hit another refinery deep inside Russia as long-range strikes escalate
Summary
Ukrainian drones attacked the Syzran oil refinery deep inside Russia, causing a large fire, according to President Zelenskyy. These strikes are part of Ukraine’s increased use of long-range attacks targeting Russia’s oil industry, aiming to reduce Moscow’s war funding.Key Facts
- Ukrainian drones hit the Syzran refinery in Russia, located more than 800 km inside Russian territory.
- The attack caused a fire with large black smoke clouds.
- Russia’s Samara region governor reported two people killed by drone attacks in Syzran but did not specify the refinery.
- The refinery is owned by Rosneft, a major Russian oil and gas company.
- Ukraine has improved its drone and missile technology, allowing for mid- and long-range strikes deep in Russia.
- Ukraine conducts almost daily attacks on Russian oil facilities to cut Russia’s income from oil sales.
- The long-range strikes have contributed to Ukrainian gains on the battlefield and increased pressure on Russian President Putin.
- Russia’s air defenses claimed to have shot down 121 Ukrainian drones in a recent 12-hour period.
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