Ukraine Drones Strike Major Russian Oil Refinery and Pipeline Hub
Hindustan Times · world
Ukraine launched drone attacks on one of Russia's largest oil refineries in Volgograd and a key oil-pumping complex in the Samara region. Fires were reported at both locations, with damage assessment ongoing. These strikes target Russia's critical infrastructure to hinder its war financing capabilities. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated these actions are a response to Russian escalations. Russia's Deputy Prime Minister noted that protection measures have reduced the scale of damage from such threats.