Zelenskyy says Ukraine hits a Russian oil refinery for the second time in a week
Summary
Ukrainian forces attacked a large Russian oil refinery in Ufa for the second time in one week, striking far inside Russia. Ukraine has been hitting Russian fuel facilities regularly, causing fuel shortages and slowing the Russian military’s operations.Key Facts
- Ukraine attacked the Ufa oil refinery, one of Russia’s largest, located over 1,000 km from Ukraine.
- Ukraine also hit a missile parts plant in Russia’s Penza region, about 500 km from Ukraine.
- These strikes are part of ongoing Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil facilities, including refineries and pipeline stations.
- Russia reported intercepting 179 Ukrainian drones over multiple regions and nearby waters.
- Ukrainian drone strikes have caused fuel rationing in many parts of Russia, disrupting Russian military supply lines.
- Ukraine has developed drones and missiles that help reduce Russian advances on the battlefield.
- Sweden will provide Ukraine with Gripen fighter jets to help defend against Russian aircraft and missiles.
- European countries seek closer defense ties with Ukraine, although NATO membership remains debated.
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