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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Fire erupts at Russian oil refinery after Ukraine strike as Kyiv hit by missiles
The Independent • • general
Key Points:
- Ukrainian drones struck Russian targets including oil refineries in Krasnodar and Yaroslavl regions, causing fires and casualties, as part of intensified attacks on Russian military and energy infrastructure to weaken Moscow's war capacity.
- Russia launched ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv overnight, injuring at least two people and causing damage in the city, with air defense forces active and residents urged to remain in shelters.
- Ukrainian President Zelensky approved a 40-day offensive after consulting security officials, aiming to pressure Russia to end the war, and called on Putin to withdraw from Ukraine.
- Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced his resignation within weeks amid ongoing anti-government protests, with early elections planned and his party aiming to maintain power.
- Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico opposed NATO's proposed large-scale military and financial aid to Ukraine ahead of the upcoming summit, signaling reluctance to increase Slovakia's involvement in the conflict.
