Ukraine says it attacked two Russian oil refineries
Key takeaways
- At least two killed in drone attacks, Russian authorities say, as Ukraine continues to target energy facilities.
- “We continue our operations that weaken Russia’s ability to wage this war,” Zelenskyy wrote on X on Sunday, saying each attack “means fewer resources serving Russia’s war machine”.
- A fire broke out at an oil refinery in Slavyansk-na-Kubani in Russia’s Krasnodar region, Governor Veniamin Kondratyev said on his Telegram channel, and several houses were damaged by debris.
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At least two killed in drone attacks, Russian authorities say, as Ukraine continues to target energy facilities.
xwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogle Add Al Jazeera on Googleinfo Members of the Lava Unmanned Systems Regiment monitor screens as they wait for a combat mission on May 22, 2026, in the Kharkiv region, Ukraine [Diego Fedele/Getty Images]By Al Jazeera Staff and Reuters Published On 28 Jun 202628 Jun 2026Ukraine says it has carried out drone strikes on two Russian oil refineries as it continues to ramp up its air attacks on Russia’s energy infrastructure.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the military hit the Slavyansk and the Yaroslavl refineries, about 300 and 700 kilometres (190 and 435 miles) from the front line, respectively, overnight with long-range drones.