Ukraine Claims Drone Strikes on Russian Oil Refineries and Ship; Kyiv Death Toll Rises
Summary
Ukraine claimed successful drone attacks on Russian oil refineries and a sanctioned cargo ship, while Kyiv suffers increased casualties from Russian missile and drone attacks amid energy shortages in Crimea.
Key Points
- Ukrainian drones attacked three oil refineries in Russia's Bashkortostan Republic, far from the border.
- A Russian sanctioned cargo ship, Yanina, sank in the Black Sea after a Ukrainian drone attack.
- The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant lost external power for about two hours, risking nuclear safety.
- Kyiv experienced deadly Russian missile and drone attacks causing at least 9 deaths and 33 injuries, prompting President Zelenskyy to request more Patriot missiles.
