Ukraine strikes two Russian oil refineries, causing fires and heavy equipment losses

Ukraine reported strikes on two Russian oil refineries in Ufa and Samara, causing fires at both facilities, while also claiming new losses of Russian military equipment on Tuesday. Kyiv's General Staff reported 247 combat engagements on Tuesday, with 1,864 weapons and vehicles destroyed or disabled. Russia conducted 87 air attacks, dropping 309 guided bombs and deploying 9,377 kamikaze drones, according to Ukrainian reports. The refineries have annual processing capacities of 7.5 and 7 million tons of crude oil respectively, with the Samara facility supplying fuel for Russian forces. Russia reportedly lost 1,560 soldiers, three tanks, and 32 artillery systems, though these figures are not independently verifiable.