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Ukrainian drones strike two oil refineries in Saratov and Tatarstan, and an airfield in Russia overnight

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Ukrainian drones strike two oil refineries in Saratov and Tatarstan, and an airfield in Russia overnight

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TL;DR

Ukrainian drones struck two oil refineries — in Saratov and Tatarstan — and an airfield in Russia overnight and this morning, according to reports. The attack also targeted nine oil tankers in the Sea of Azov, continuing a campaign against Russian energy infrastructure. Casualties and damage are not yet reported.

01 · THE DISPATCH

Ukrainian drones struck two oil refineries in Russia's Saratov and Tatarstan regions, as well as an airfield, overnight and into Wednesday morning, according to reports. The attack also targeted nine oil tankers in the Sea of Azov. The refineries are located deep inside Russian territory, representing a significant expansion of Ukraine's strike range. Videos of the strikes have been circulated but not independently verified. No casualties or damage assessments have been reported. The strikes come amid a sustained Ukrainian campaign against Russian energy infrastructure, though The Zioneer has not independently confirmed the details.

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