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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv hits Russian oil refinery after Putin’s shopping centre strike killed 16 people

Ukraine's latest strikes target Russian oil infrastructure and military assets in response to a deadly attack on a shopping centre.

By · Published August 22, 2026  13:26 UTC · Updated August 24, 2026  13:34 UTC

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Ukraine conducted drone strikes on Russian oil refineries and military targets. The strikes reportedly hit facilities in the Samara region and a Su-24M aircraft in occupied Crimea.

Epilogue added 58d ago, after coverage quieted.

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🇬🇧 English Aug 22, 11:24 UTC
🇮🇹 Italian Aug 23, 21:59 UTC · Sky TG24

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 4 distinct news outlets with 4 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 2.
  • Primary Driver: Ukraine's latest strikes target Russian oil infrastructure and military assets in response to a deadly attack on a shopping centre.
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Ukraine has struck the Novokuibyshevsk oil refinery in Russia's Samara region and destroyed a Su-24M aircraft in Russian-occupied Crimea. The refinery is one of Russia's largest, and its disruption could have significant economic implications.

The Ukrainian military confirmed the strikes, which were carried out using drones. The Russian oil industry is a major source of revenue for the country, and disruptions to its operations could impact Russia's ability to fund its military efforts.

The Ukrainian government has not yet commented on the potential economic fallout for Russia. The next steps in this conflict will depend on Russia's response to these strikes and Ukraine's continued military actions.

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What was the target of Ukraine's latest strikes?

Ukraine struck the Novokuibyshevsk oil refinery in Russia's Samara region and a Su-24M aircraft in Russian-occupied Crimea.

What was the response to the Russian attack on the shopping centre?

Ukraine conducted strikes on Russian oil infrastructure and military assets in response to the attack.

What is the significance of the Novokuibyshevsk refinery?

The Novokuibyshevsk refinery is one of Russia's largest oil refineries, and its disruption could have significant economic implications.

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Ukraine-Russia war Kyiv Samara Novokuibyshevsk refinery Su-24M aircraft Crimea

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