- Ukrainian forces hit a refinery in Bashkortostan and another in Yaroslavl, deep inside Russia, as confirmed by President Zelenskyy on social media.
- Two Russian military patrol boats and vessels belonging to Moscow's shadow fleet were also struck by Ukrainian forces in the Black Sea, according to Zelenskyy.
- The Russian Defence Ministry reported that its air defenses shot down 605 Ukrainian drones overnight over various regions, including illegally annexed Crimea.
- Russian drone and glide bomb attacks across Ukraine resulted in the deaths of at least three civilians and injuries to 22 others, according to authorities.
Ukrainian forces have escalated their offensive against Russia, targeting oil refineries in Bashkortostan and Yaroslavl, which are over 1,300 and 700 kilometers from the front line, respectively. President Zelenskyy confirmed these strikes on social media, highlighting Ukraine's capability to reach deep into Russian territory.12
Yaroslavl Governor Mikhail Yevrayev reported that drone debris ignited oil reservoirs at the refinery, causing significant damage, including fires in three private homes. “We are working as hard as possible with all partners who can assist with the supply of interceptor missiles to protect against such insane Russian strikes targeting life, people, and civilian facilities,” Zelenskyy stated, emphasizing the urgency of acquiring air defense systems.
In addition to the refinery strikes, Ukrainian forces targeted two Russian military patrol boats in the Black Sea, along with vessels from Russia's shadow fleet, which are used to circumvent Western oil export restrictions. “It is important to cut through all red tape and make the necessary political decisions,” Zelenskyy added, as Ukraine seeks to bolster its defenses amid ongoing Russian drone attacks that have resulted in civilian casualties.34
The Russian Defense Ministry claimed to have shot down 605 Ukrainian drones during the night, indicating the intensity of the ongoing conflict. As the situation escalates, both sides are ramping up their military efforts, with Russia launching drone and glide bomb attacks that killed at least three civilians and injured 22 others in Ukraine.567
“The strikes hit a refinery in Bashkortostan, over 1,300 km from the front line, and another in Yaroslavl, nearly 700 km from the border. Russian air defenses shot down 605 Ukrainian drones overnight, while Russian attacks on Ukraine killed at least three civilians and wounded 22.”
