Ukraine says major Russian oil refinery and airfield hit, as Moscow reports eight deaths
Russia's military says it attacked Ukraine's ports and vessels in the Black Sea overnight.
Ukraine has launched overnight strikes deep within Russia, targeting a major oil refinery and an airfield housing Russian strategic aviation in the Saratov region, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky. The Engels airfield and Saratov oil refinery, both located 600km (373 miles) from Ukraine's border, witnessed the attacks. An oil depot in the Kaluga region and a drone launch site in Bryansk were also hit.
Russia reported eight deaths in the Ukrainian strikes and claimed to have shot down or intercepted 635 drones. Russia further alleged that Ukraine targeted a warehouse of its largest online retailer, Wildberries, causing a fire, though no casualties were reported. Simultaneously, Moscow stated that its forces struck two Ukrainian ports and vessels in the Black Sea overnight.
In a separate incident, Ukraine reported one death in a Russian strike on a postal terminal near Kharkiv. Both nations have recently intensified attacks on key infrastructure, including major cities, energy facilities, and warehouses, as their front lines remain largely static. The US-led mediation efforts to end the conflict continue to yield no significant breakthroughs.
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