Ukrainian Drone Strikes Target Russian Oil Refineries in Slavyansk-na-Kubani and Yaroslavl Regions
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Debris from Ukrainian drones caused a fire at a refinery in Slavyansk-na-Kubani, killing one person and injuring another, according to Associated Press reporting. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed responsibility for the strike, which coincided with an attack on a second refinery in the Yaroslavl region approximately 700 kilometers from the border. Additional strikes on Russian energy infrastructure occurred in 2025 and 2026, including an April 29, 2026 attack on the Tuapse facility.