Ukraine targets Russian oil refineries amid ongoing conflict and sanctions

The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant recently experienced a complete loss of external power, leading the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to voice concerns regarding "permanent dangers to nuclear safety." Concurrently, approximately 50,000 individuals in the Zaporizhzhia region were reported to be without electricity. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reiterated his support for recent attacks on Russian oil and military sites, describing them as retaliatory actions and stating, "We continue to apply Ukrainian sanctions." These strikes included targets in Russia's Tatarstan, Bryansk, and Samara regions, specifically aiming at oil refineries. French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed President Zelensky's anticipated attendance at the G7 summit on Tuesday. Separately, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen introduced the 21st package of sanctions against Russia, asserting that "Our sanctions are working."

Sources: Le Monde