August 6, 2026

Ukraine Strikes Oil Refineries Deep Inside Russia, Confirms Zelenskyy

Ukrainian forces targeted oil refineries in Bashkortostan and Yaroslavl, located over 1,300 km and 700 km from the front line, respectively.
The strikes are part of Ukraine's strategy to create fuel shortages in Russia, with Zelenskyy emphasizing the need for more interceptor missiles to strengthen air defenses.
Zelenskyy confirmed the attacks during nighttime operations, stating they have rattled Russians and encouraged Ukrainians amid ongoing Russian assaults.

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