Ukraine says its drones hit another refinery deep inside Russia
AP News • • general
Key Points:
- Ukrainian drones attacked the Syzran oil refinery over 800 kilometers inside Russia, causing a large fire and black smoke, marking another long-range strike on Moscow’s oil industry, according to President Zelenskyy.
- The attack is part of Ukraine’s expanded mid- and long-range strike capabilities, targeting Russian oil refineries and infrastructure to disrupt Moscow’s revenue amid ongoing sanctions.
- Ukrainian forces have made significant battlefield gains in 2024, aided by intensified drone strikes that have degraded Russian logistics and military operations, as noted by the Institute for the Study of War.
- Russia claims to have intercepted over 120 Ukrainian drones recently, while Ukrainian air defenses shot down most of the drones launched by Russia, with casualties reported on both sides.
- Ukraine’s Defense Minister highlighted the strategic advantage gained by denying Russia access to Starlink satellite services, which has hampered Russian drone operations on the front lines.