Russian refineries under drone assault by Ukraine forces
In a series of escalating tensions, Ukraine has reportedly launched drone attacks on two Russian regions, Volgograd and Bashkortostan, targeting key oil facilities. The city of Volgograd was targeted overnight, resulting in minor damage to some residential buildings from falling drone debris. The Ukrainian military claims to have halted operations at the refinery in Volgograd, a facility that is one of Russia's largest oil processing plants and has been damaged in previous attacks. Meanwhile, in the morning, another attack occurred in the region of Bashkortostan, where a chemical plant belonging to Gazprom in the city of Salavat was hit by two drones. Fortunately, there were no casualties in the attack, but the extent of the damage is still being assessed. The attacks on Russian oil facilities are aimed at disrupting fuel supplies for the Russian military and making it harder for Moscow to finance the war. The specific 'key facility' targeted in the latest drone attack is not specified in the report. Russia claimed to have intercepted 43 Ukrainian drones overnight, with nearly a dozen in the Volgograd region. However, the Russian military has not provided details about the damage caused by the intercepted drones. The identity of the person responsible for the attack on the chemical factory in Salavat, Bashkortostan, has not been publicly disclosed. The SBU intelligence agency of Ukraine reportedly launched the drone attacks, but the Russian military has not commented on this claim. It's important to note that the scale of Ukraine's attacks on Russian oil facilities is significantly less than the destruction Russia has caused in Ukraine. The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has lasted for over three and a half years, causing widespread devastation and displacement. This latest series of drone attacks is not the first time Ukraine has targeted Russian infrastructure. The attacks in Volgograd and Bashkortostan are the latest in a series of such attacks. As the situation continues to develop, both sides are urged to prioritise diplomacy and avoid further escalation that could lead to more harm and destruction. The international community is closely monitoring the situation and calling for peace and dialogue.
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