Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv claims half of Russia’s oil refining capacity destroyed
Ukraine says its long-range strikes have hurt Russian economy while Vladimir Putin concedes they have cost Russia roughly 1% of GDP. What we know on day 1,686
TL;DR
- Ukraine claims over 51% of Russia's oil refining capacity has been struck by long-range attacks.
- These strikes have caused a significant blow to Russia's economy and its ability to supply its military.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged that the strikes have cost Russia roughly 1% of its GDP.
- Donald Trump blamed Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries for high gasoline prices.
- Six people were killed and nearly 60 injured in Russian bombing of Kharkiv, Ukraine.
- Russian drones struck a grain ship in the Black Sea, owned by Turkey, killing two crew members.
- Ukrainian drones attacked two facilities at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, with no threat to nuclear safety reported.
- Ukraine is using AI-enabled robot guns to intercept Russia's new jet-powered drones.
- Germany's foreign intelligence chief warned of escalating hybrid attacks from Russia, increasing the risk of conflict.