Kyiv's recent drone attack on a major oil refinery in Volgograd marks Ukraine's intensified strategy against Russia's critical infrastructure in the ongoing conflict. The refinery fire, which resulted from debris from the drone strike, led to one hospitalization. This is the second such attack within a week, following a similar strike on a Lukoil refinery in Nizhny Novgorod. Simultaneously, Russia has reported extensive drone activities aimed at Ukraine, reflecting the reciprocating nature of aerial assaults.
The attack was Ukraine's latest salvo in its campaign to destroy refineries, oil depots and industrial sites underpinning Russia's war efforts.
Regional Governor Andrei Bocharov confirmed the overnight attack, saying on Friday that the blaze was promptly extinguished and one injured worker was hospitalised.
Andriy Kovalenko, the head of Ukraine's Center for Countering Disinformation, described the Volgograd refinery as one of the largest in Russia.
After the attack, Andriy Yermak, head of the presidential office, accused Russia of launching Shahed drones charged with shrapnel to increase civilian casualties.
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