President Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed that the country’s armed forces successfully struck two Russian oil refineries overnight, praising the military for executing what he termed “long-range sanctions” against Moscow.
In a statement published on Sunday morning, Zelensky detailed the geographical reach of the latest drone operations.
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“Our warriors started Ukraine’s Constitution Day very accurately. Tonight, our long-range sanctions reached two oil refineries in Russia,” the head of state wrote.
Zelensky confirmed that Ukrainian defenders struck the Slavyansk oil refinery in Russia’s southern Krasnodar region, noting that the enterprise is located approximately 300 kilometers (186 miles) from the front line. Additionally, he announced a successful strike on a refinery in the Yaroslavl region, which sits roughly 700 kilometers (435 miles) deep inside Russian territory.
“We are continuing our operations, which weaken Russia’s ability to wage this war,” Zelensky stated. “Every single one of our long-range sanctions means a reduction in the resources working for the Russian war machine, and another step toward peace. We will continue to respond to Russian terror.”
He concluded his message by thanking the military and Ukraine’s allies: “Thank you to the warriors for these results! I am grateful to everyone who helps us. Everyone who defends Ukraine also affirms the power of the Constitution.”
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