Ukraine launches drone attack on Russian oil refining facilities – Europe live
A Ukrainian drone strike on an oil refinery in Russia's Tatarstan region resulted in 12 deaths and numerous injuries. President Zelenskyy stated these attacks are a strategic effort to pressure Moscow to end the ongoing war.
Why it matters
The strike represents a significant escalation in the conflict, targeting critical infrastructure deep within Russian territory.
A Ukrainian drone attack on the city of Nizhnekamsk in Russia’s Tatarstan region killed 12 people and wounded 39 others, Russian authorities said.
The city, some 1,000 kilometers within Russia, hosts a major oil refinery, with facilities long targeted by Ukrainian army. Ukraine previously hit the facility in June.
Russia said it shot down 456 Ukrainian drones, without specifying how many of them reached their targets.
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