Ukraine Says Strikes Have Disabled Half of Russia's Oil Refining Capacity

Ukraine's Defense Ministry claimed Sunday that its long-range strikes have put 51% of Russia's oil refining capacity out of action, a move it says hampers Moscow's ability to supply its forces in the 4 1/2-year-old invasion. The claim, which could not be independently verified, follows strikes on refineries in cities including Moscow, Yaroslavl, and Perm. Ukrainian Defense Minister Yevhenii Khmara said the assessment came from intelligence and military analysts, adding that the deep strikes continue to bring the war to Russian territory. The attacks have previously sparked a fuel crisis in Russia, forcing authorities to restrict gasoline sales. President Vladimir Putin admitted Thursday that the strikes caused Russia to lose roughly 1% of its gross domestic product, saying the goal of damaging the economy was "partially" achieved.