Ukraine says it struck a major Russian oil refinery and an airfield, as Moscow reported eight deaths and said its military attacked Ukrainian ports and vessels in the Black Sea overnight.
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Key facts
- Ukraine says a major Russian oil refinery and an airfield were hit.
- Moscow reported eight deaths.
- Russia's military says it attacked Ukraine's ports and vessels in the Black Sea overnight.
- Details reported by the BBC.
Ukraine says it has struck a major Russian oil refinery and an airfield, in the latest reported exchange of attacks between the two countries, according to the BBC.
Moscow reported that eight people were killed, the BBC said, though further details on the circumstances of those deaths were not provided in the available information.
Separately, Russia’s military says it attacked Ukraine’s ports and vessels in the Black Sea overnight, according to the reporting.
The reported strikes point to continued targeting of energy and military infrastructure on the Russian side, alongside maritime targets on the Ukrainian side. The full scale and location of the incidents were not detailed in the available source material.
As with many claims made during the conflict, the assertions from each side had not been independently verified in the information provided. Readers should treat casualty figures and damage assessments with caution until they are confirmed.
Why it matters
Attacks on oil refineries, airfields and Black Sea shipping affect both military capacity and the flow of energy and goods, with potential knock-on effects for global markets. Reported casualties underscore the continuing human cost of the war.
Frequently asked questions
What did Ukraine say it hit?
Ukraine says it struck a major Russian oil refinery and an airfield, according to the BBC.
How many deaths did Moscow report?
Moscow reported eight deaths, according to the BBC. The available information did not give further detail on the circumstances.
What did Russia say it attacked?
Russia's military says it attacked Ukraine's ports and vessels in the Black Sea overnight.
Timeline
- Ukraine says major Russian oil refinery and airfield hit, as Moscow reports eight deaths
BBC World: Russia's military says it attacked Ukraine's ports and vessels in the Black Sea overnight.