Russian missile strikes kill 11, spark fires in Ukraine; Ukraine retaliates with refinery attack
Russian missiles struck residential buildings in Dobropillya, resulting in the deaths of 11 people. The attack also sparked fires and caused damage to infrastructure. Ukrainians conducted a retaliatory attack targeting a refinery.
As a result of the Russian shelling in Dobropillya, 11 individuals lost their lives. This information was shared by Vadym Filashkin, the head of the local administration, via Telegram. Russian missiles hit eight five-story residential buildings, an administrative building, and 30 cars. Fires ignited in two residential buildings and the administrative building due to the attack.
According to Polskie Radio24, while extinguishing the fires, the Russians launched a subsequent attack on the same location, damaging a fire brigade tank truck. This situation further complicated rescue efforts and exacerbated the scale of destruction.
Overnight, the Russians also attacked Odessa on the Black Sea. Falling debris caused fires in an industrial facility and at a gas station. These events highlight the precariousness of the situation in the region and the risk to many lives.
Ukraine strikes Russia's largest refinery
According to the Polish Press Agency, Ukrainian drones launched an attack on oil facilities in Russia overnight from Friday to Saturday, damaging the Kinef refinery in the Leningrad region. This is one of the key oil enterprises in the country. This information was provided by the Ukrainian agency UNIAN.
Russian media report that the air defense system was activated but the drone debris still damaged part of the refinery. Due to the attack, operations at Saint Petersburg-Pulkovo International Airport were temporarily suspended for about an hour. Residents of the region reported on social media that there were several explosions in the morning.
The Kirishi refinery, part of Surgutneftegaz, is the largest in Russia in terms of fuel production. It specializes in deep oil refining and the production of gasoline, diesel, and heating oil. Kinef plays a strategic role in the fuel and energy complex of the Russian Federation, providing a significant portion of the country's fuel supply. This information was emphasized by the Ukrainian agency UNIAN.
