Ukraine Claims Strikes on Russian Oil Facilities, Military Bases

Ukraine's military has intensified its operations by striking key infrastructure inside Russia, including the Ryazan oil refinery, the Annanefteprodukt oil storage facility in Voronezh, a military airfield in Primorsko-Akhtarsk used for launching drones, and an electronics factory in Penza supplying Russia's military-industrial complex. These attacks, carried out by Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces and intelligence agency using long-range kamikaze drones, caused fires and disrupted Russian military capabilities. Russia's Defense Ministry reported intercepting hundreds of Ukrainian drones overnight, while Ukraine's air force countered dozens of Russian drones launched at its territory. The conflict remains fierce, with casualties reported from drone strikes on both sides and Russia capturing territory in Ukraine's east. Ukraine's drone fleet, developed since the 2022 invasion, now plays a crucial role in retaliatory strikes deep inside Russian territory. The ongoing drone warfare highlights the evolving and volatile nature of the conflict between the two countries.