Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil Refineries: Tensions Escalate

Ukraine intensified its military campaign by striking Russian oil infrastructure in the Volgograd and Yaroslavl regions, according to Kyiv's general staff.

The attacks led to the suspension of refining operations and triggered fires at the oil pumping station depots, as communicated on the Telegram app.

The governor of Russia's Volgograd region further reported fires at a local chemical plant and energy facilities after a Ukrainian drone attack.

(With inputs from agencies.)