New Zealand sanctions Russian hackers, propaganda groups over Ukraine war
New Zealand announced new sanctions on Russian hackers, technology companies and Kremlin-linked organizations over their roles in supporting Moscow’s war against Ukraine.
Ukrainian forces launched a drone strike on the Russian city of Nizhnekamsk in Russia's Tatarstan region, killing at least 12 people and injuring others, according to state media reports on Monday. Mayor Radmir Belyayev, who shared the information via Telegram, stated that unspecified industrial and civilian targets were targeted during the ongoing attack.
One of Russia's most advanced oil refineries was among the sites hit, prompting concern among Russian media outlets. While the authenticity of unverified videos showing smoke rising from an apparent oil refinery remains unconfirmed, the region's TANECO refinery, hit by Ukraine in early June, processed a substantial amount of crude oil in 2024 - 17 million tons, producing significant quantities of gasoline and diesel fuel.
In response to the attack, Tatarstan head Rustam Minnikhanov declared a period of mourning. The Ukrainian government has intensified its strikes on Russian oil refineries in recent months.
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