Ukraine targets Russian oil depots and tankers in drone attacks
Summary
Ukraine launched drone attacks on several Russian oil facilities and tankers in the Sea of Azov, causing fires and a fuel shortage in Russia. President Zelenskyy said these strikes are a form of long-range sanctions against Russia amid the ongoing war.Key Facts
- Ukrainian drones hit oil depots in the Tver and Stavropol regions of Russia.
- Two Russian oil tankers were set on fire in the Sea of Azov, with crews evacuated.
- Attacks also targeted a fuel storage facility 800 km from the front line and an oil terminal in the Rostov region.
- These strikes have caused fuel shortages and rationing in over 90% of Russian regions.
- Russia’s air defence reported shooting down 73 Ukrainian drones; Ukraine said Russian drones and missiles caused damage at 13 locations.
- President Trump met President Zelenskyy at a NATO summit and pledged to let Ukraine produce the Patriot air defense system.
- The Kremlin warned that Ukraine’s attacks would not lead to peace and threatened to expand military actions in eastern Ukraine.
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