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Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil Facilities, Boosts Defense Tech

3/24/2026

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On March 23, Ukraine struck Russian oil facilities at Primorsk port and Bashneft-Ufaneftekhim, causing fires.
The Ukrainian General Staff confirmed the strikes.
Ukraine announced its first investment from the U.S.-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund to bolster defense tech.
President Zelensky said Ukraine has evidence of Russia sharing intelligence with Iran.
Russia said it intercepted numerous Ukrainian drones across Moscow and the Leningrad region.

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On March 23, Ukraine struck Russian oil facilities at Primorsk port and Bashneft-Ufaneftekhim, causing fires.
The Ukrainian General Staff confirmed the strikes.
Ukraine announced its first investment from the U.S.-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund to bolster defense tech.
President Zelensky said Ukraine has evidence of Russia sharing intelligence with Iran.
Russia said it intercepted numerous Ukrainian drones across Moscow and the Leningrad region.