Ukraine strikes more oil facilities deep inside Russia, Zelenskyy says
Summary
Ukraine attacked oil facilities located far inside Russia to disrupt its economy, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Ukrainian forces also targeted Russian military boats in the Black Sea, while Russia claimed to have shot down hundreds of Ukrainian drones. Meanwhile, Russia continued missile attacks in Ukraine, causing civilian casualties and highlighting Ukraine’s need for more air defense missiles.Key Facts
- Ukraine struck oil refineries in Bashkortostan and the Yaroslavl region, deep inside Russian territory.
- Ukrainian forces attacked two Russian military patrol boats and vessels used to bypass Western oil export restrictions.
- Russia said it shot down 605 Ukrainian drones over several regions and the Black and Azov seas overnight.
- Russian missile and drone attacks in Ukraine killed at least three civilians and injured 22 more during the night.
- Ukraine’s air defenses are struggling to stop Russian ballistic missiles, with Ukrainian officials calling for more U.S.-made Patriot interceptor missiles.
- The Iran war has depleted Patriot missile stocks, making it hard for Ukraine to defend against bombardments.
- President Zelenskyy spoke with NATO chief Mark Rutte and Finnish President Alexander Stubb about urgently supplying more interceptor missiles.
- NATO and allies are working to cut bureaucratic delays to quickly provide Ukraine with needed air defense weapons.
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