Ukrainian long-range strikes hit oil refineries more than 1,300 kilometers from the front line, according to statements posted by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyj on X. The attacks targeted facilities deep inside Russia, aimed at curbing the petroleum revenues Moscow uses to fund its ongoing military campaign, as reported initially by Finansavisen.
Long-Range Strikes Target Deep Russian Infrastructure
The latest wave of aerial operations struck industrial targets far beyond the border zone. According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyj, the Bashneft-Novoil refinery located in Bashkortostan was hit at a distance exceeding 1,300 kilometers from the front line. Additionally, the Slavneft-YANOS refinery in the Yaroslavl region, situated nearly 700 kilometers from the border, sustained damage during the operations.
President Zelenskyj stated on X that the strikes directly target the revenue streams utilized to finance the war and attacks on Ukrainians. Beyond the refinery strikes, Ukrainian forces conducted maritime operations in the Black Sea, where two military patrol boats and vessels belonging to the shadow fleet were hit.
Rare Portuguese-Built Drone Downed in Brjansk
Amid the ongoing aerial campaigns, Russian state news agency TASS reported that Russian forces shot down a rare, Portuguese-produced drone operated by the Ukrainian army. An anti-drone battalion commander told TASS that Russian specialists had never seen anything similar to the aircraft.
According to TASS, the downed aircraft was a Tekevers AR3 drone. The interception took place in the border region of Brjansk, drawing attention from Russian drone experts due to the uncommon model type deployed in the operational sector.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which oil refineries were hit in the recent Ukrainian strikes?
According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyj, the Bashneft-Novoil refinery in Bashkortostan and the Slavneft-YANOS refinery in the Yaroslavl region were successfully targeted.
How far from the front line were the targeted facilities?
President Zelenskyj stated that the Bashneft-Novoil refinery was hit more than 1,300 kilometers from the front line, while the Slavneft-YANOS refinery was struck nearly 700 kilometers from the border.
What specific drone model was recently reported shot down by Russian forces?
According to the Russian state news agency TASS, an anti-drone battalion reported shooting down a Tekevers AR3 drone produced in Portugal and operated by the Ukrainian army in the Brjansk border region.
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