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Ukraine Strikes Major Russian Oil Refinery Deep Inside Russia
Ukrainian forces struck the Orsknefteorgsintez oil refinery in Russia's Orenburg Oblast on Aug. 11, causing a fire at the facility. The attack was part of a broader series of strikes on Russian military and energy targets in occupied Crimea and southern Ukraine.
Why it matters
This strike hits a major Russian oil refinery deep inside Russian territory, potentially impacting fuel supplies for the Russian military and economy.
What's unclear
- The extent of the damage and any disruption to refinery operations.
- Whether the fire has been contained and if there were any casualties.
Linked public sources
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