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In a dramatic escalation of hostilities, Ukraine has intensified its drone strikes against Russian targets, igniting a significant fire at an oil refinery in Ryazan, approximately 120 miles southeast of Moscow. This attack coincides with a day of national mourning in Ukraine, where the capital, Kyiv, grapples with the aftermath of devastating Russian missile strikes that claimed the lives of at least 21 civilians, including children.
Ukrainian Offensive Intensifies
Ukrainian drone forces executed a targeted strike on the Ryazan refinery, as reported by Commander Robert Brovdi. Alongside the refinery attack, Ukrainian forces also claimed to have successfully targeted 23 military installations across both Russian and Ukrainian territories overnight. This marked a notable increase in the intensity of Ukraine’s military operations, which have been characterised by a series of drone strikes in recent days.
In response, the Russian Defence Ministry reported that they had
