Ukraine Strikes Two Russian Oil Refineries Deep Inside Russia, Killing Civilians
Ukrainian forces launched strikes on two oil refineries in Russia's Bashkortostan and Yaroslavl regions, more than 1,300 and 700 kilometers from the front line, respectively. At least 10 civilians were killed in Russian counterattacks across Ukraine's Sumy, Odessa, and Kyiv regions. President Zelenskyy claimed the strikes aim to cut Russia's war funding.
Where Sources Diverge
BBC World mentions the strikes aim to limit revenues Russia 'used to finance' its war, while France 24 reports at least 10 people died in Russian attacks across Ukraine overnight.
Ukraine's president says the strikes aim to limit revenues Russia 'used to finance' its war.
At least 10 people died in Russian attacks across Ukraine overnight according to local authorities.
The Hindu provides specific locations of the strikes in Russia's Bashkortostan and Yaroslavl regions, while BBC World and France 24 do not specify the exact locations.
Ukrainian forces hit a refinery in Russia's Bashkortostan region, more than 1,300 kilometres from the front line, as well as a refinery in the Yaroslavl region, almost 700 kilometres from the border, Zelenskyy said.
Ukraine's president says the strikes aim to limit revenues Russia 'used to finance' its war.
Strikes occurred in the regions of Sumy, Odessa and Kyiv.
Sources
Ukrainian forces hit a refinery in Russia's Bashkortostan region, more than 1,300 kilometres from the front line, as well as a refinery in the Yaroslavl region, almost 700 kilometres from the border, Zelenskyy said
At least 10 people died in Russian attacks across Ukraine overnight according to local authorities. Strikes occurred in the regions of Sumy, Odessa and Kyiv. More details with FRANCE 24 correspondent in Kharkiv, Emmanuelle Chaze.
Ukraine's president says the strikes aim to limit revenues Russia "used to finance" its war.