Russia launches terrorism investigation following drone attack on refinery
Russian authorities have initiated a criminal case under terrorism charges following a Ukrainian attack targeting an industrial facility in the Nizhny Novgorod region, according to TASS.
Regional Governor Gleb Sirenko reported substantial damage to the unnamed facility after a large-scale drone assault earlier on Sunday. Ukrainian media identified the target as the Kstovo oil refinery, describing it as a major producer of fuel and lubricants.
Regional officials stated they are working to maintain fuel availability at gas stations. No injuries were reported.
Separately, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that hundreds of thousands of Ukrainian homes were without power after Russian strikes impacted infrastructure in four regions. Zelenskyy, in a Telegram post, stated, “The intensity of the strikes is very high, and the Russians are seeking to maximally exploit the deficit of ballistic missile interceptors.”
Zelenskyy also claimed Ukrainian forces targeted the Kamensky plant in Russia’s Rostov region, alleging its involvement in missile production.
The Russian Defence Ministry claimed its forces intercepted 235 Ukrainian drones across various Russian regions overnight. Ukraine’s air force stated it downed 371 of 433 drones launched by Russia since Saturday evening.
Russia indicated on Friday that Ukraine had restarted attacks on Russian oil refineries after a period of inactivity. Alexander Novak, a senior Russian official, informed state television that Ukraine had targeted three oil refineries and one gas-chemical complex.
These strikes by Kyiv are part of a pattern of retaliation against Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, which began in February 2022.
Former US President Donald Trump had previously urged Kyiv to halt these attacks, citing their contribution to rising diesel prices.
President Vladimir Putin has previously expressed openness to peace negotiations with Ukraine and the United States. A Kremlin spokesperson said Putin would accept a phone call from Zelenskyy, asserting that he “has never refused talks.” The spokesperson suggested initial talks should involve only Russia, Ukraine, and the US, excluding other European nations.
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