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Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil Platforms Amid Military Tensions

4/11/2026

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On April 10, Ukraine's military reported a long-range strike on Russian drilling platforms in the Caspian Sea, targeting fuel facilities roughly 1,000 kilometers from the front line.
Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukrainian President, said unnamed partners requested Ukraine refrain from attacking Russian oil refineries.
In Odesa, a foreign hitman was arrested while attempting to assassinate a Ukrainian Navy officer.
Ukrainian officials emphasize manpower is crucial to the war effort amid draft-evasion concerns.

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On April 10, Ukraine's military reported a long-range strike on Russian drilling platforms in the Caspian Sea, targeting fuel facilities roughly 1,000 kilometers from the front line.
Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukrainian President, said unnamed partners requested Ukraine refrain from attacking Russian oil refineries.
In Odesa, a foreign hitman was arrested while attempting to assassinate a Ukrainian Navy officer.
Ukrainian officials emphasize manpower is crucial to the war effort amid draft-evasion concerns.