Ukraine strikes hit Russian oil hubs, igniting fires near Azov port
Ukrainian drones hit southern Russia’s oil infrastructure, including targets near Azov (Taganrog) and the Ilsky refinery in Krasnodar, sparking fires and prompting evacuations; Russia says it shot down hundreds of drones, while Kyiv says the strikes aim to degrade Moscow’s finances and pressure it toward negotiations; Ukraine’s top commander cautioned that a turning point in the war remains far off.