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Ukrainian Hits Lukoil Refinery, Drone Raid Kills Teen

5/20/2026

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On May 18-19, Ukrainian forces struck the Lukoil refinery in Kstovo, igniting a fire.
Ukrainian attacks also hit the Yaroslavl-3 oil pumping station.
Russian drones hit the Chernihiv and Sumy border regions, killing a 15-year-old boy, injuring dozens and damaging shops, homes and schools.
The strikes are part of a wider campaign against Russian energy sites, including a Stavropol chemical plant and a Black Sea oil terminal.

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Story summary

On May 18-19, Ukrainian forces struck the Lukoil refinery in Kstovo, igniting a fire.
Ukrainian attacks also hit the Yaroslavl-3 oil pumping station.
Russian drones hit the Chernihiv and Sumy border regions, killing a 15-year-old boy, injuring dozens and damaging shops, homes and schools.
The strikes are part of a wider campaign against Russian energy sites, including a Stavropol chemical plant and a Black Sea oil terminal.