Ukraine targets Russian refineries, commercial sites, and military chief

Ukrainian forces have conducted a series of long-range strikes targeting Russian infrastructure, commercial facilities, and military leadership. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported drone attacks on major oil refineries in Bashkiria, located 1,300 kilometers from the frontline, and Yaroslavl, alongside strikes on military patrol boats and shadow fleet vessels in the Black Sea. Russian officials have downplayed the impact of the energy strikes.

Simultaneously, Ukrainian drone strikes targeted logistics centers operated by the Russian e-commerce firm Wildberries in Moscow and St. Petersburg, triggering fires and killing at least five people in Moscow. In a separate operation, an explosion occurred at a luxury restaurant in Moscow targeting General Aleksandr Chayko, commander of Russia's Aerospace Forces. Ukrainian authorities framed the escalated operations as direct responses to ongoing Russian military aggression.

Sources: 8 Sidor, Dagens Industri, Dagens Nyheter, Svenska Dagbladet, Sydsvenskan