Ukrainian forces targeted significant Russian defense-related chemical facilities and oil refineries in an impactful strike, dealing a significant blow to Vladimir Putin’s military operations. The assault struck the Metafrax Chemicals plant in Gubakha, Perm region, and the Novo-Ufimsky oil refinery in Ufa, approximately 870 miles away from the conflict zone. Additionally, Kyiv’s strikes on the Kirishi refinery in the Leningrad region ignited a massive fire, hampering one of Putin’s key refineries with a capacity to produce 21 million tonnes of explosives annually.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces, via Telegram, acknowledged responsibility for the attack and are evaluating the repercussions of the strike. While the Metafrax Chemicals plant also endured a drone strike separately, local officials assured that operations would continue without casualties, despite reports of damage from Ukrainian lawmakers on Telegram. Situated in the Russian Ural mountains, the Gubakha region plant is around 1,200 miles from Kyiv, showcasing Ukraine’s capability to target energy and chemical installations deep within Russian territory.
Amid Russia’s ongoing illegal invasion and intensified assaults in Ukraine, over 20 Ukrainian civilians tragically lost their lives in a ruthless Russian airstrike while collecting pensions in a rural village. President Zelensky shared a distressing video on Telegram depicting the devastation in Yarova village, Donetsk region, emphasizing the loss of innocent lives during the pension distribution.
Zelensky condemned the brutal attack and urged European nations, the US, and the G20 to take decisive action against the ongoing conflict. He stressed the necessity for a robust response to Russian aggression to prevent further atrocities, emphasizing the global community’s duty to address the escalating crisis.