Ukraine Targets Russian Refineries and Crimean Fuel Hubs in Major Drone Wave
Ukrainian forces executed a large-scale drone campaign targeting Russian oil refineries, rubber plants, and fuel infrastructure in Crimea and deep inside Russia. The strikes triggered a critical fuel shortage in Sevastopol and disrupted logistics along the Rostov-Simferopol land corridor. Concurrently, President Zelensky announced military service reforms including record pay raises for infantry, aimed at resolving a chronic manpower crisis as the war enters its 1,569th day since the 2022 full-scale invasion.
Casualties reported: 6