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Zelensky says Ukraine hits Russian refineries, urges more air defenses

8/6/2026

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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine struck oil refineries in Russia's Bashkortostan and Yaroslavl regions, about 700 km from the front.
Russia's defence ministry reported downing 605 Ukrainian drones in the overnight attack.
Russian missile strikes on Kyiv a day earlier killed at least 17 people and destroyed retailer warehouses while Kyiv intercepted none.
Zelenskyy urged additional air-defence supplies after Kyiv could not down any of the missiles.

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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine struck oil refineries in Russia's Bashkortostan and Yaroslavl regions, about 700 km from the front.
Russia's defence ministry reported downing 605 Ukrainian drones in the overnight attack.
Russian missile strikes on Kyiv a day earlier killed at least 17 people and destroyed retailer warehouses while Kyiv intercepted none.
Zelenskyy urged additional air-defence supplies after Kyiv could not down any of the missiles.