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Ukraine strikes two oil refineries in Russia as it continues to target Moscow's energy industry
Euronews • • world
Key Points:
- Ukraine conducted strikes on two Russian oil refineries in the Krasnodar Krai and Yaroslavl regions, aiming to weaken Russia's energy sector and war capabilities.
- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized that these attacks reduce resources fueling Russia's war machine and bring Ukraine closer to peace.
- The Krasnodar Krai Emergency Operations Centre reported a fire at the Slavyansk-on-Kuban refinery caused by falling drone debris, with no injuries reported.
- Ukraine has intensified attacks on Russian energy infrastructure recently, causing fuel shortages and long queues in parts of Russia and occupied territories.
- Ukrainian air defenses reportedly shot down numerous Russian missiles and drones overnight, while Russia launched extensive aerial attacks on multiple Ukrainian regions over the past week.
