Ukraine strengthens air capabilities, escalating tensions with Russia

Ukraine intensified its strikes against Russian oil storage and refinery facilities, hitting targets as far as 1,600 kilometers from its borders, which drew accusations of “terrorist attacks” from the Kremlin. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a strategic shift in Ukraine’s military capabilities, while the Security Service of Ukraine confirmed a significant attack on Transneft’s facility in Perm, causing extensive damage. Ukraine aims to disrupt Russian oil exports, having reportedly targeted multiple oil infrastructure sites recently, including refineries and military production facilities.

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