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Ukraine claims drone strike on Russian oil refinery over 2,000 km away

Created at 20 Jun · 1:52 PM4 sources↑ Market-relevant4 events
IN SHORT

Ukraine has targeted Russia's energy infrastructure with drone strikes, hitting an oil refinery in the Tyumen region over 2,000 km away. President Zelensky announced the successful strike, highlighting new drone capabilities with a 3,000 km range.

Key Numbers

2,000 kmdistance of Tyumen refinery from Ukraine
3,000 kmnew drone operational range
3people killed in Russian strikes on eastern Ukraine
22people injured in Russian strikes on eastern Ukraine

Who's Involved

Volodymyr Zelensky
Ukrainian President who announced drone strike success
Ukraine
conducted drone strikes on Russian energy infrastructure
Tyumen oil refinery
target of Ukrainian drone strike in western Siberia
Russian-occupied Crimea
location of targeted gas compressors
Oleksandr Ganzha
Head of Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration
Vitaliy Dyakivnych
Head of Poltava Regional Military Administration
Ukraine claims drone strike on Russian oil refinery over 2,000 km away

↳ Why This Matters

The drone strike on the Tyumen oil refinery demonstrates Ukraine's expanding reach into Russian territory, potentially impacting Russia's energy sector and its ability to fund the war. The simultaneous Russian strikes highlight the ongoing human cost of the conflict.

Key facts

  • Ukraine conducted drone strikes targeting an oil refinery in Russia's Tyumen region.
  • The Tyumen oil refinery is located over 2,000 km from Ukraine.
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the development of new drones with a 3,000 km range.
  • Gas compressors in Russian-occupied Crimea were also targeted.
  • Russian attacks on eastern Ukraine resulted in three deaths and 22 injuries.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that his forces had targeted an oil-processing facility in Russia's Tyumen region, located over 2,000 km from Ukraine's border. The strike, conducted on June 20, also involved attacks on gas compressors in Russian-occupied Crimea. Zelensky stated that the job was carried out by new, upgraded drones capable of reaching targets at distances of 3,000 kilometers. This action is part of Ukraine's ongoing campaign against Russia's energy infrastructure. Meanwhile, Russian attacks on eastern Ukraine killed three people and injured 22 others, according to local authorities.

Frequently asked questions

The Tyumen oil refinery in Russia's Ural region and four gas compressors in Russian-occupied Crimea were targeted by Ukrainian drones. Russian forces also conducted strikes on eastern Ukraine.

The refinery is located approximately 2,000 kilometers (1,200 miles) from the Ukrainian border.

These attacks signify an extension of Ukraine's campaign against Russia's energy infrastructure, demonstrating reach deep into Russian territory and potentially impacting Russia's war funding. Ukraine also announced the development of new long-range drones. The Russian strikes underscore the continued civilian impact of the conflict.

What Happens Next

01Ukraine continues its campaign against Russia's energy sector.
02Russia continues its attacks on eastern Ukraine.

How It Developed

Ukraine targeted the Tyumen oil refinery in Russia's Ural region.
Ukraine struck gas compressors in Crimea and the Tyumen oil refinery on June 20.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed Ukraine drones hit the Tyumen oil refinery and announced new drones with 3,000km range.
Russian attacks on eastern Ukraine killed three people and injured 22 others.
One person died and nine were wounded in Dnipropetrovsk following a wave of attacks.
Two businesses were struck in Poltava, killing two people and injuring 13, including six children.

Sources

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Zelensky says Ukraine drones hit oil refinery in Russia’s Tyumen, now have 3,000km rangeSouth China Morning Post
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Russian strikes on eastern Ukraine kill three and injure 22Euronews
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Ukraine targeted the Tyumen oil refinery in Russia's Ural region, about 2,000 kilometers (1,240 miles) from the Ukrainian border, extending Kyiv's campaign against Russia's energy infrastructure https://t.co/DhJVgsNPdT@business via PiQSuite
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⚡️Ukrainian drones strike Russian oil, gas sites in Crimea and Siberia. Ukrainian forces hit four gas compressors in Russian-occupied Crimea and an oil refinery in the Siberian city of Tyumen on June 20, as Kyiv continues its campaign against Russia's energy sector to throttle@KyivIndependent via PiQSuite

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