Ukrainian drones hit Russia's largest refinery, in one of deepest strikes yet
Ukraine has launched a massive drone campaign targeting Russian energy infrastructure, including its largest oil refinery in Western Siberia.
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Over 500 Ukrainian drones targeted 20 Russian regions and occupied Crimea overnight. The operations included a strike on Russia's largest oil refinery located in Western Siberia, which is situated 2,500km from the Russian border.
Additional hits occurred at a refinery in Yaroslavl. Coverage from Reuters, Euronews, and The Moscow Times emphasizes the depth of the strike, describing it as one of the deepest yet.
Meduza reports that the overnight attacks resulted in a blackout across Crimea. Future developments depend on the operational status of the targeted refineries and the continued scale of drone deployments across the reported 20 regions.
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Quick answers
How many drones were used in the attack?
According to Meduza, over 500 drones were used.
Where was the largest refinery located?
The Moscow Times reports the largest oil refinery is in Western Siberia.
What was the impact on Crimea?
Meduza reports that there was a blackout across Crimea following the strikes.
Coverage (4)
- Over 500 Ukrainian drones strike 20 Russian regions and occupied Crimea overnight. Refinery hit in Yaroslavl, blackout across Crimea. Meduza · 5h ago
- Ukraine hits vital oil refinery 2,500km from Russian border Euronews · 5h ago
- Ukrainian drones hit Russia's largest refinery, in one of deepest strikes yet Reuters · 5h ago
- Ukraine Strikes Russia’s Largest Oil Refinery in Western Siberia The Moscow Times · 6h ago
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