Ukraine hits Russian oil refinery, Zelensky says, as Kyiv intensifies new tactic
Summary
Ukrainian forces attacked an oil refinery in Russia’s Yaroslavl region, about 700 kilometers from Ukraine’s border, as part of efforts to weaken Russia’s oil industry and funding for the war. In Russia-controlled Luhansk, Ukrainian drones struck a college dormitory, killing at least one person and injuring dozens.Key Facts
- Ukraine attacked the Yaroslavl oil refinery in Russia to disrupt oil production and reduce Russia’s war funds.
- The Yaroslavl refinery strike is part of a series of attacks on Russian oil facilities by Ukraine.
- Ukrainian forces hit 11 Russian oil sites in May 2026, including the large Kirishi refinery.
- Most major oil refineries in central Russia have had to reduce or stop fuel output after these attacks.
- In Luhansk region, controlled by Russia, Ukrainian drones struck a college building early on May 22, killing one and injuring at least 35.
- The college in Starobilsk, Luhansk, experienced severe damage including a partial building collapse.
- Russia called the drone attack a “heinous crime,” while Ukraine denies targeting civilians.
- Ukraine states its attacks on Russian-controlled areas are retaliation for Russian strikes on Ukrainian civilians.
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