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strikeAug 6, 2026

Ukraine hits two oil refineries deep in Russian territory

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KYIV - Ukraine said it has hit two oil refineries in multiple strikes deep inside Russia with patrol boats and other vessels in the Black Sea also hit.

Source: Jaroslav Lukiv — Read the full report

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  • Jaroslav LukivBy Jaroslav Lukiv

    Ukraine hits two oil refineries deep in Russian territory - Published Ukraine said it has hit two oil refineries in multiple strikes deep inside Russia with patrol boats and other vessels in the Black Sea also hit. President Volodymyr Zelensky said the Bashneft-Novoil and Slavnef…

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