Ukraine war briefing: Strikes on Russia's Primorsk oil port and ships
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Ukraine war briefing: Strikes on Russia's Primorsk oil port and ships
"Ukraine's strikes on the Primorsk port included a drone attack that ignited a fire, confirming the port's strategic importance in handling oil."
"Zelenskyy reported that Ukrainian forces targeted a Karakurt guided missile corvette and a tanker linked to Russia's shadow oil fleet, disrupting their operations."
"The Ukrainian air force reported that overnight, Russia launched 269 drones and ballistic missiles, with 249 drones successfully countered or shot down."
"In a separate incident, a Ukrainian drone strike near Moscow resulted in casualties, highlighting the ongoing escalation of the conflict."
Ukraine executed a series of strikes against Russian oil facilities, targeting the Primorsk port and vessels allegedly involved in transporting Russian crude. A drone strike ignited a fire at the port, which is managed by Transneft and has significant oil handling capacity. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the destruction of a missile corvette and additional tankers linked to Russia's shadow oil fleet. Concurrently, Russian drone attacks on Ukraine resulted in casualties and damage to residential areas and infrastructure.
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