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Ukrainian Drones Strike Russian Oil Facilities Amid Rising Tensions

4/5/2026

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Ukrainian drones attacked Russian oil facilities overnight, triggering a fire at NORSI refinery in Nizhny Novgorod and explosions at Lukoil refinery in Kstovo.
Ukrainian drone forces commander Robert Brovdi confirmed the strikes.
Foreign allies reportedly pressure Ukraine to pause attacks as rising fuel prices are linked to the U.S.–Israeli war in Iran.
Ukraine continues to target Russian oil infrastructure to undermine Moscow's war funding, while diplomatic talks stall.

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Ukrainian drones attacked Russian oil facilities overnight, triggering a fire at NORSI refinery in Nizhny Novgorod and explosions at Lukoil refinery in Kstovo.
Ukrainian drone forces commander Robert Brovdi confirmed the strikes.
Foreign allies reportedly pressure Ukraine to pause attacks as rising fuel prices are linked to the U.S.–Israeli war in Iran.
Ukraine continues to target Russian oil infrastructure to undermine Moscow's war funding, while diplomatic talks stall.