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Ukraine strikes Russia’s Ryazan oil refinery as Moscow claims gains in Sumy and Donetsk

Ukraine hit Russia’s Ryazan oil refinery overnight, sparking a fire, while Russian forces reported advances in Sumy and Donetsk regions.

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Ryazan oil refinery with smoke after Ukrainian strike

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Ukraine’s General Staff said Ukrainian forces struck the Ryazan oil refinery in Russia overnight from Tuesday to Wednesday, causing a fire at the facility.

According to Bloomberg, Ukraine also targeted a high-speed boat base belonging to Russia’s Black Sea Fleet, and a radar station in Bryansk region was attacked as well.

Meanwhile, Russia’s Ministry of Defense said Russian forces struck two vessels transporting weapons and military equipment to Ukrainian ports near Odesa.

The Russian Defense Ministry added today that units from the “North” group had taken control of Novaya Sych in Sumy region, while the “Center” group had captured the town of Svetloe in Donetsk.

According to Russia’s Sputnik news agency, Russian air defense systems shot down six guided aerial bombs, four long-range Neptune missiles, and 619 Ukrainian drones over the past 24 hours.

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