Three killed in Russia as Ukraine takes aim at Putin’s oil and military sites in retaliatory strikes

Three killed in Russia as Ukraine takes aim at Putin’s oil and military sites in retaliatory strikes


Kyiv blasted Russia with a barrage of drone strikes overnight, killing at least three people in retaliation for one of Moscow’s deadliest attacks of the more than three-year-old war. The Kyiv offensive also sparked a massive fire at the Novokuybyshevsk oil refinery, leading to significant damage to the facility. Ukraine’s retaliatory strikes came after a day of mourning in the capital following one of the deadliest assaults of the conflict – where 31 were killed in Kyiv — including five children — and 150 were wounded.

Author: Gabrielle Fahmy


Published at: 2025-08-02 19:21:35

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