Summary
Ukrainian drones attacked an oil refinery deep inside Russia and other targets in Russian-occupied areas. This includes a hit on the Saratov Oil Refinery, which has been struck multiple times this year. The attack disrupted aviation temporarily and is part of Ukraine's strategy to weaken Russia's energy supply.
Key Facts
- Ukrainian drones hit an oil refinery in Saratov, Russia, causing explosions and a fire.
- This refinery produces more than 20 types of petroleum products, including gasoline and diesel.
- The Saratov Oil Refinery has been attacked seven times by drones this year.
- Russian officials did not confirm the refinery was hit but mentioned damage to civilian infrastructure.
- Russia's defense ministry reported intercepting 37 drones overnight, including eight over Saratov.
- Ukraine's General Staff also reported strikes on an oil terminal in Crimea.
- Additional attacks were reported on a military warehouse and troops in Russian-occupied Donetsk Oblast.
- Ukraine aims to disrupt Russia's military and economic capacity through these attacks.
