Ukrainian drone forces attacked the Krasnodar and Syzran oil refineries on August 30, causing fires and explosions at facilities that supply fuel to Russian military units. Operations were coordinated with Special Operations Forces to reduce Russian offensive capability and complicate fuel logistics. Krasnodar produces about 3 million tons of fuel annually, while Syzran can process up to 8.5 million tons; damage assessments were ongoing and no casualties were reported. Russian forces launched 537 drones and 45 missiles; Ukraine intercepted 510 drones and 38 missiles, though some strikes and debris caused damage and casualties, including one killed and 22 wounded in Zaporizhzhya. President Zelenskyy called for tougher banking and energy sanctions and accepted a US cease-fire proposal, while Moscow has not agreed to a meeting.
Ukrainian drone forces struck two major Russian oil refineries -- Krasnodar in southern Russia and Syzran in the Samara region -- overnight on August 30, igniting fires and causing explosions in facilities key to supplying fuel for Russian military units. According to Ukraine's General Staff, the operations, carried out in coordination with Special Operations Forces, aimed to reduce Russia's offensive potential and complicate fuel supplies to its troops.
Meanwhile, Russian forces launched one of the largest aerial offensives in weeks, firing 537 drones and 45 missiles at targets across Ukraine. The Ukrainian air force said it successfully intercepted 510 drones and 38 missiles, though five missiles and 24 drones struck seven locations. Falling debris was recorded at 21 sites. In Zaporizhzhya, Russian strikes killed one person and wounded 22, including three children.
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