Ukraine launched a drone attack on Russian oil refining facilities as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy framed the strikes as part of an effort to pressure Moscow. A separate Russian strike killed at least five people in Ukraine's Kharkiv region.
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Key facts
- Ukraine launched a drone attack on Russian oil refining facilities.
- President Zelenskyy said strikes on such facilities were directly linked to putting more pressure on Moscow.
- At least five people died in a Russian strike on Ukraine's Kharkiv region.
- The strike hit the residential area of the village of Bugaivka in the Chuguiv district.
- Various houses were destroyed in the attack, according to the regional prosecutor's office.
Ukraine has launched a drone attack targeting Russian oil refining facilities, according to the Guardian’s live coverage of events across Europe. The strikes form part of Kyiv’s continued efforts to bring pressure on Moscow.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that strikes on such facilities were directly linked with putting more pressure on Moscow, according to the Guardian. The comments signal that Ukraine views attacks on Russia’s energy infrastructure as a strategic tool in the ongoing conflict.
Meanwhile, at least five people died in a Russian strike on Ukraine’s Kharkiv region, the regional prosecutor’s office said. The office described the attack in a statement on Telegram, quoted by AFP.
“On 10 August, Russian forces carried out a massive artillery strike on the residential area of the village of Bugaivka in the Chuguiv district,” the prosecutor’s office said. “Various houses were destroyed as a result of the enemy attack. Five people were killed.”
The developments reflect the continued exchange of strikes between the two sides, with Ukraine focusing on Russian oil infrastructure and Russia striking residential areas in Ukrainian territory.
Why it matters
Attacks on Russian oil refining facilities target a key source of revenue and fuel supply, and could affect Russia's ability to sustain its war effort. At the same time, continued Russian strikes on Ukrainian residential areas underscore the ongoing human toll of the conflict.
Frequently asked questions
What did Ukraine target in its drone attack?
Ukraine launched a drone attack on Russian oil refining facilities, according to the Guardian.
Why is Ukraine striking Russian oil facilities?
President Zelenskyy said that strikes on such facilities were directly linked with putting more pressure on Moscow.
How many people were killed in the Russian strike on Kharkiv region?
At least five people died in a Russian strike on the village of Bugaivka in the Chuguiv district, according to the regional prosecutor's office.
Timeline
- Ukraine launches drone attack on Russian oil refining facilities – Europe live
The Guardian World: Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that strikes on such facilities were directly linked with putting more pressure on Moscow Meanwhile, at least five people died in a Russian strike on Ukraine’s Kharkiv region, regional prosecutor’s office said. “On 10 August, Russian forces carried out a