Ukraine hits Siberian refinery as Russian strikes inflict casualties in east
Ukraine struck an oil refinery in Siberia while investigating a drone crash in Bulgaria, as Russian bombardments killed civilians in eastern Ukraine and cut power to thousands in Chernihiv.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that domestic long-range strikes hit an oil refinery in Tobolsk, Siberia, located more than 2,500 kilometers away. Meanwhile, Kyiv and Sofia are investigating a drone explosion near a natural gas pipeline in Bulgaria. Bulgarian officials indicated the aircraft appeared to be Ukrainian and likely strayed off course accidentally, while Ukraine's foreign ministry denied deliberate targeting.
On the frontline, fresh Russian attacks killed at least three civilians and injured nine across eastern Ukraine. Continuous shelling in Druzhkivka reduced its population below 4,000, down from a pre-war 56,000. Infrastructure damage in Chernihiv Oblast also disrupted power to roughly 99,000 customers.
Sources: Investor.bg, Mediapool, NEXTA, Nova TV
Sources
- Investor.bg — Руските удари превръщат Дружкивка в следващия мъртъв град в Донецка област
- Nova TV — Най-малко трима души са загинали, а девет са ранени при руски атаки срещу Източна Украйна
- NEXTA — Украина отрицает атаку на Болгарию после взрыва дрона у газопровода
- Mediapool — Зеленски: Сибир е вече в обсега на украинските удари
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