Ukraine’s General Staff confirms strike on oil refinery in Vgograd region

The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces announced this via Facebook, according to Ukrinform.

This refinery is one of Russia's ten largest oil refineries by design capacity and plays a re in supplying the Russian military.

"Flames and explosions were observed in the vicinity of this key facility for the occupiers. The results of the strike are being assessed. Efforts to target strategic infrastructure that directly impacts the Russian Armed Forces' capability to sustain combat erations against Ukraine will persist," the General Staff added.

Photo: General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces / Facebook

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