Ukraine hits Russian oil hubs as Moscow escalates drone strikes on Ukraine

Russia launched a large-scale drone and missile campaign against Ukraine, while Kyiv responded with drone and artillery strikes on Russian oil infrastructure, hitting facilities such as the Saratov refinery and the Lazarevo LPDS. President Zelensky urged Western partners for more air-defense missiles, noting Germany’s new IRIS-T launcher. A claim about damage at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant was disputed, highlighting international concern over nuclear safety during the conflict.