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Volodymyr Zelenskyy reports Ukrainian strikes on major Russian oil refineries and Black Sea vessels

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that Ukrainian forces struck two major Russian oil refineries, the Bashneft-Novoil refinery in Bashkortostan and the Slavneft-Yanos refinery in the Yaroslavl region, during overnight attacks. These long-range strikes aim to limit Russia's oil revenues used to finance the war. Additionally, Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted that Ukrainian forces hit two military patrol boats and vessels belonging to Russia's shadow fleet in the Black Sea. While Ukraine targets Russian energy infrastructure, Russia continues its heavy bombardment of Ukrainian territory. The Russian Defense Ministry reported shooting down 605 Ukrainian drones. Meanwhile, Ukraine faces a shortage of ballistic missile interceptors, prompting Volodymyr Zelenskyy to coordinate with NATO and Finnish leaders to secure more missiles. Ukraine's military also targeted Russia's retail giant Wildberries to pressure the Russian consumer economy. The attacks highlight a persistent effort by Kyiv to undermine Moscow's wartime economy while enduring significant civilian casualties and infrastructure damage across both nations.

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