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Strike in Mykolaivka Kills One, Ukraine Hits Russian Oil

4/18/2026

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A strike in Mykolaivka killed one person and injured at least 26, per local officials.
Russian attacks caused civilian casualties.
Ukraine targeted oil facilities in Russia, claiming hits on major refineries.
The U.S. Treasury Department extended a temporary sanctions waiver for Russian oil shipments.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed boosting air defenses with NATO officials during visits to Germany, Norway, and Italy.

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Story summary

A strike in Mykolaivka killed one person and injured at least 26, per local officials.
Russian attacks caused civilian casualties.
Ukraine targeted oil facilities in Russia, claiming hits on major refineries.
The U.S. Treasury Department extended a temporary sanctions waiver for Russian oil shipments.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed boosting air defenses with NATO officials during visits to Germany, Norway, and Italy.