Ukraine strikes Russian oil refinery and air base after Zelenskyy vow

Ukraine launched massive drone attacks on Russian territory Thursday, hitting an oil refinery and an air base hours after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy vowed to resume strikes on Russian oil infrastructure. The attacks mark a significant escalation in the conflict. The governor of Ryazan confirmed a refinery was struck in a massive drone attack, forcing schools and kindergartens to close nearby, with a fire reported at the site. Ukraine's navy claims six Su-34 fighter jets were destroyed at a Voronezh air base using domestically developed Neptune missiles. Russia's defense ministry unusually confirmed the attacks, which pro-war bloggers suggest may be politically motivated to show President Trump how Zelenskyy has disregarded him regarding a diesel agreement. Russian forces also launched drone attacks on two gas facilities in Poltava, Ukraine, with no injuries reported.