Ukraine Targets Russian Oil Infrastructure with Strikes

Ukraine's military claimed Wednesday to have targeted infrastructure at Russia’s Slavyansk oil refinery, causing explosions and fire. The damage extent is under assessment. Additionally, a hit was confirmed on an oil base in the Rostov region, indicating continued regional tensions.

In a bold move, Ukraine's military announced on Wednesday that it had successfully targeted infrastructure at the Slavyansk oil refinery, located in Russia's Krasnodar region, overnight. This strike reportedly resulted in multiple explosions and a raging fire.

Authorities used the Telegram app to communicate the occurrence and emphasized that the full scope of the damage is still under investigation at this point.

Additionally, the Ukrainian General Staff confirmed another significant hit on an oil base within Russia's Rostov region, further escalating the ongoing tension in the area.

(With inputs from agencies.)