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Ukrainian strikes hit 2 of Russia’s biggest oil refineries
AP News • • world
Key Points:
- Ukrainian forces conducted overnight long-range strikes on two major Russian oil refineries in Perm and Ryazan regions, causing fires and contributing to a growing fuel crisis in Russia.
- The targeted refineries have a combined annual production capacity of about 220 million barrels, playing a key role in Russia's military efforts and government revenue.
- President Zelenskyy met with U.S. President Donald Trump and senators to seek increased American military and economic support, including discussions on joint production of advanced weapons systems like Patriot missiles.
- Ukraine has demonstrated effective use of domestically developed drone technology, striking over 200 Russian vessels in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov in recent weeks, while Russia claims to have shot down nearly 300 Ukrainian drones overnight.
- Despite ongoing diplomatic efforts, prospects for a settlement remain bleak as Ukraine intensifies multi-domain military operations and seeks to maintain pressure on Russia.
