Ukraine launches drone attack on Russian oil refining facilities – Europe live
Summary
A Ukrainian drone attack on an oil refinery in the Russian city of Nizhnekamsk killed 12 people and injured 39. Ukraine’s president said attacks on oil facilities aim to pressure Russia to end the war, while Russia claims to have shot down hundreds of Ukrainian drones. Meanwhile, tensions rose between Spain and Italy over border controls following a migrant surge.Key Facts
- A Ukrainian drone strike hit Nizhnekamsk, a city in Russia’s Tatarstan region, killing 12 and injuring 39.
- Nizhnekamsk hosts a major oil refinery that Ukraine has targeted before, including an attack in June.
- Russia says it shot down 456 Ukrainian drones but did not say how many drones struck targets.
- Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy linked strikes on oil facilities to efforts to pressure Moscow to stop the war.
- Up to 50,000 North Korean soldiers may be deployed in Russia, according to Ukraine’s president.
- A Russian artillery attack killed five people in the Kharkiv region of Ukraine.
- Spain reintroduced border checks on visitors from Italy, upsetting Italian authorities after Italy imposed similar controls due to migrants entering Ceuta from Morocco.
- The border dispute between Spain and Italy follows increased migration and has caused delays for tourists.
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