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strikeAug 6, 2026

Ukrainian long-range strikes hit 2 major Russian oil refineries, Zelenskyy says

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Ukrainian long-range strikes hit 2 major Russian oil refineries, Zelenskyy says Russia's Defense Ministry said it downed 605 Ukrainian drones. LONDON -- Ukrainian long-range strikes hit two major Russian oil refineries overnight into Thursday morning, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a post to Telegram.

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  • ABC NewsBy ABC News

    Ukrainian long-range strikes hit 2 major Russian oil refineries, Zelenskyy says Russia's Defense Ministry said it downed 605 Ukrainian drones. LONDON -- Ukrainian long-range strikes hit two major Russian oil refineries overnight into Thursday morning, Ukrainian President Volodymy…

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