Kyiv targets Russian oil refinery following fatal multi-city strikes

Ukraine launched a strike against a major Lukoil refinery in Russia following extensive overnight Russian attacks across Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, Odesa, Chernihiv, and Kryvyi Rih. The Russian strikes on civilian areas and a shopping center resulted in at least 15 fatalities and over 100 injuries. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the coordinated barrage of droni and missiles, appealing to UN Secretary-General António Guterres for intervention. Meanwhile, EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas denounced Moscow's actions.

In response to Western approval allowing local production of Scalp cruise missiles in Ukraine, the Kremlin issued warnings toward the United Kingdom. On the diplomatic front, Moscow stated that negotiations regarding a potential prisoner exchange remain ongoing. Concurrently, Italy reaffirmed its opposition to sending troops and announced it will abstain from planned multinational military drills in October.

Sources: ANSA, Corriere della Sera, La Repubblica.