Ukraine hits two oil refineries deep in Russian territory
Summary
Ukraine attacked two oil refineries deep inside Russia and also hit Russian patrol boats in the Black Sea to reduce Russia’s oil income used for its war. Russia and Ukraine continue to target energy and transport facilities, and both sides reported casualties and damage amid ongoing conflict.Key Facts
- Ukraine struck the Bashneft-Novoil refinery about 1,300 km from Ukraine’s border and Slavneft-Yanos about 700 km away in Russia.
- The Slavneft-Yanos refinery caught fire after what the Yaroslavl governor called the largest drone attack, with four people injured.
- Ukraine also hit two Russian military patrol boats and ships involved in illegal oil exports in the Black Sea.
- Russian attacks killed at least 11 people in Ukraine, including strikes on towns like Balakliya, Lozova, and the Dnipropetrovsk region.
- The southern city of Kherson experienced a full blackout after an attack on critical infrastructure.
- Russia said it intercepted or destroyed 605 Ukrainian drones overnight in its defense efforts.
- Both countries continue targeting each other’s energy, transport, and drone storage sites amid a largely unchanged front line in the war.
- President Zelensky said the attacks aim to reduce Russia’s war funding and promote peace talks.
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