Ukraine strikes Russian oil refinery deep inside Saratov region
Ukrainian forces struck an oil refinery in Russia’s Saratov region overnight, marking the latest in a series of deep-penetration attacks on Russian energy infrastructure. President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the operation, stating it aligns with Ukraine’s approved long-range strike strategy targeting oil and military assets .
The attack on the Saratov refinery follows a pattern of escalating Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian energy sites, including recent operations deep inside Russian territory . Kyiv has intensified these strikes in recent months, though it denies involvement in a separate incident at the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, where a drone reportedly damaged part of a turbine hall wall over the weekend . The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed the drone strike but did not attribute responsibility .
Zelensky framed the refinery strikes as part of a broader effort to degrade Russia’s military and economic capacity, emphasizing that only coordinated international sanctions can effectively halt Russian attacks on Ukraine . Meanwhile, Ukrainian officials rejected Moscow’s claims of Kyiv’s involvement in the Zaporizhzhia incident, calling them baseless .
The Saratov refinery, located over 600 kilometers from Ukraine’s border, underscores Kyiv’s growing ability to project force deep into Russian territory. These operations follow a shift in Western policy earlier this year, which relaxed restrictions on Ukraine’s use of long-range weapons against military targets inside Russia. Analysts suggest the strikes aim to disrupt fuel supplies for Russian forces while pressuring Moscow’s war economy.
Ukraine strikes Russian oil refinery deep inside Saratov region
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