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Ukrainian Drones Target Russian Refinery 800 Miles from Border

Ukrainian drones have struck a major Russian refinery, marking multiple attacks in recent days.

13 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Ukrainian drones have reportedly targeted a major refinery located 800 miles from the Russian border, resulting in a fire at the site. This incident marks the fourth such attack in three days, as confirmed by multiple sources.

According to Global News, these attacks have impacted Russia's refining capacity. Ukrainian officials have stated that the intention behind these drone strikes is to pressure Russian President Vladimir Putin into pursuing a peace deal.

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