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Ukrainian forces reportedly strike Russian oil refinery, military airfield
The Kyiv Independent • • world
Key Points:
- Ukrainian forces reportedly conducted drone strikes on a military airfield in Russia’s Rostov Oblast overnight on Sept. 16, with videos showing explosions at the site.
- Rostov Oblast Governor Yuri Slyusar stated that Russian forces repelled the aerial attack, destroying drones in Millerovsky and Kamensky districts, and reported no casualties or ground damage.
- A fire broke out at the Yaroslavl oil refinery following reports of a drone attack, with footage showing explosions and the facility on fire; Ukrainian drones have targeted oil refineries in this region previously.
- Ukraine has intensified strikes on Russian military airfields, defense facilities, and oil infrastructure to weaken Moscow’s war capabilities, with refinery attacks notably impacting Russian fuel production and causing shortages.
- The Kyiv Independent has not independently verified the latest reports, and Ukraine’s military has not publicly commented on these recent strikes.
