Kyiv on Sunday claimed duty for an overnight drone attack on a Russian oil refinery, making it the 2nd attack on the same site in less than two weeks.Ukraines military said that the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine struck the facilities of the Ryazan Oil Refining Company again.
It included that the refinery is among the four biggest in Russia and is used by Moscows air force.
Explosions and a fire were observed in the targeted area, the Ukrainian military said.Ryazan area Governor Pavel Malkov said Russian air defense systems damaged several drones over the region and that authorities were examining the damage.A Message from The Moscow Times: Dear readers, We are dealing with extraordinary difficulties.
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