Ukraine Launches Drone Strikes on Russian Refineries, Russia Deploys Drones from Ukraine in Africa

Ukraine has launched drone strikes on Russian refineries, marking a significant escalation in the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the conflict. The attacks, reported by France24, highlight Kyiv's growing drone industry, which has become a critical tool in the war. The targeted refineries are located in southern Russia, and the strikes have disrupted energy infrastructure. Russia, in turn, is reportedly deploying drones captured from Ukraine in African countries, according to new images released by France24. The images show Russian forces using these drones in combat scenarios, indicating a shift in the use of captured technology. The exact locations of these deployments in Africa remain unspecified, but the move signals a broader strategic use of drone technology beyond the Ukraine-Russia conflict.