The attack comes as Ukrainian officials have acknowledged that foreign allies have asked Kyiv to pause drone attacks on Russian oil refineries as the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran drives up fuel prices worldwide.
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Ukrainian drones strike Lukoil refinery and oil terminal in Russia
Ukrainian drones struck a Lukoil oil refinery in the Russian city of Kstovo and an oil terminal in Leningrad Oblast overnight on April 5. Robert "Madyar" Brovdi, the commander of Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces, confirmed the attack on April 5.
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Life and Death Aboard Stranded Ships in the Gulf
Life and death aboard stranded ships in the Gulf. A great story.
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Author Discusses Book ‘The End of a World’ Live on RFI
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Reminds us of life under Russian bombings in Ukraine
"This reminds (us) of life under Russian bombings in Ukraine, when they target our power grid or water supply systems," he added.
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Zelensky accuses Russia of aiding Iran
"Russia helps Iran launch attacks. These are civilian infrastructures without any military purpose," Zelensky posted on his Telegram channel on April 5, sharing comments he gave in an AP interview conducted Saturday.
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Hungarian Opposition Leader Reveals His Approach to Russia
Hungarian opposition leader outlines his approach to Russia
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Ukrainian Drones Hit Kstovo Refinery and Thermal Power Plant
The Kstovo strike hit more than just the refinery in Russia's Nizhny Novgorod Oblast. Ukrainian drones also struck the Novogorkovskaya thermal power plant — the facility that supplies electricity to the refinery's entire industrial zone. Russia's governor confirmed both hits, as
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On April 5, Ukrainian Defense Forces struck oil refinery and facilities
On the night of April 5, the Defense Forces of Ukraine struck the Lukoil-Nizhny Novgorod Oil Refinery (Lukoil-Nizhegorodnefteorgsintez) in Kstovo (Nizhny Novgorod region, RF), causing a large-scale fire, the Primorsk port on the Baltic Sea, and an aircraft equipment warehouse