Ukraine strikes Russian oil refineries as Moscow continues attacks on Ukrainian cities – Europe live
Summary
Ukraine carried out attacks on two Russian oil refineries far from the battlefront, aiming to reduce Russia’s oil income used to fund the war. At the same time, Russia continued missile strikes on Ukrainian cities, resulting in deaths and injuries. NATO and the US are discussing ways to provide more air defense support to Ukraine.Key Facts
- Ukraine’s military struck two Russian oil refineries: Bashneft-Novoil in Bashkortostan and Slavneft-YANOS in the Yaroslavl region.
- These refineries are located hundreds to over a thousand kilometers from the Ukraine border.
- At least six people were killed and 36 injured in Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian cities, including Balakliia and Sumy.
- NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte pledged to urgently review air defense missile support for Ukraine.
- US negotiators are planning to visit Kyiv to discuss licensing the production of Patriot missiles for Ukraine.
- The UK expanded sanctions against Russia, targeting banks, companies, and shipping related to Russia’s war efforts.
- The head of a Russian drone manufacturer, Vladimir Tkachuk, was critically injured in a car bomb explosion in Russia.
- Several central and southeastern European countries are experiencing record-breaking heat waves and have placed cities on high alert.
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