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Ukraine hits Yaroslavl and Bashkortostan refineries as Russia strikes kill at least 11
Confirmed
Zelensky said on Thursday that the struck Bashneft-Novoil refinery in Russia's Bashkortostan republic was about 1,300km (808 miles) from the Ukrainian border, whereas Slavneft-Yanos was almost 700km (435 miles) away. Last year, it was reported that 66,000 people live in Kherson - about 25% of its pre-war population. Meanwhile, the Russian military said its forces intercepted or shot down 605 Ukrainian drones overnight over a number of regions. Meanwhile, Ukraine said at least 11 people were killed in Russian attacks, and the southern city of Kherson reported a total blackout. Evraev said 93 drones were shot down over Yaroslavl region overnight.
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 Slavneft-Yanos refineries were struck in the attacks aimed at limiting oil revenues Moscow "uses to finance" its war. Yaroslavl regional governor Mikhail Evraev said Slavneft-Yanos was on fire after what he called the "largest enemy drone attack". He said four people were injured. Meanwhile, Ukraine said at least 11 people were killed in Russian attacks, and the southern city of Kherson reported a total blackout. Russia said it targeted fuel, energy and transport facilities. Both Russia and U
What's confirmed
- Zelensky said on Thursday that the struck Bashneft-Novoil refinery in Russia's Bashkortostan republic was about 1,300km (808 miles) from the Ukrainian border, whereas Slavneft-Yanos was almost 700km (435 miles) away.
What's still developing
- Further court action and how much of the order can take effect remain open.
Sources
- BBC — Zelenskyy twin-refinery and Black Sea claims; Yevrayev fire; ≥11 Ukraine deaths; Kherson blackout link
- AP News — Deep-Russia refinery hits; Yevrayev confirmation; Black Sea boats; Air Force 4 missiles/101 drones link
- ISW — Aug. 6 assessment: Slavneft-Yanos tank/unit damage; Bashneft-Novoil strike; Russian overnight missile/drone package link