Ukraine hits five of Russia's largest oil refineries, including in Siberia

Ukraine's defense forces struck five of Russia's largest oil refineries since October 30, including facilities in Siberia, according to the General Staff. The attacks aim to deprive Russia of fuel resources for its war effort. The targeted refineries include Omsk, Kirishi, Ryazan, Nizhny Novgorod, and Yaroslavl, plus smaller plants in Novokuibyshevsk and Saratov. The November 11 Omsk strike caused a fire at Russia's largest refinery, located nearly 2,500 kilometers from Ukraine's border. The strikes damaged primary processing units, halting production at some plants. The General Staff says Ukraine will continue such systematic actions under its UN Charter right to self-defense, noting distance no longer protects Russian facilities.