Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine carries out further strikes on Russian oil infrastructure deep inside Russia. Multiple outlets report that Ukraine hit additional oil facilities overnight, with Zelenskyy citing targets including refineries in Russia’s Bashkortostan region and the Yaroslavl region. The attacks are described as occurring more than 1,300 kilometres from the front line, according to at least one report.
The stated aim of the campaign, as described in some coverage, is to disrupt Russia’s wartime economy and related operations by targeting facilities used for fuel production and supply. One report adds that the strikes contribute to fuel shortages.
Separate from the oil-focused claims, one outlet also reports that Russian attacks kill at least three civilians and that Ukraine is working to rebuild air defences. Across sources, the main common element is Zelenskyy’s announcement of additional strikes on Russian oil facilities located far from the frontline; details of damage assessments beyond that are not consistently provided, and no independent verification is included in the excerpts.
