Zelenskyy confirms drone strikes on Russian oil refinery 700 km from Ukraine – video

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed that Ukrainian forces used long-range drones to carry out strikes on a Russian oil refinery located 700 km from the Ukrainian border on the night of 21-22 May.

Source: Zelenskyy on X (Twitter)

Quote: "We continue our defensive operations in the designated areas of active operations. Today there was a report by the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, on the use of long-range drones against Russian oil refining and export assets. In particular, overnight, the defence forces of Ukraine operated against targets associated with the Yaroslavl oil refinery – about 700 km from our territory. We are bringing the war back home – to Russia – and that's only fair."

Details: Zelenskyy also reported that Ukrainian forces had carried out strikes on designated targets in temporarily Russian-occupied Ukrainian territories. He added that preparations are being made for further Ukrainian long-range and medium-range strikes in response to Russian attacks on Ukraine.

Background:

• On the night of 21-22 May, a drone threat warning was issued in Russia's Yaroslavl Oblast, where the authorities also temporarily suspended traffic on a motorway leading towards Moscow. Videos featuring the sound of explosions were also circulating on social media.
• On 19 May, Zelenskyy announced that he has approved plans for long-range strikes against Russia in June.

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