Zelensky Claims Ukrainian Forces Struck a Oil Facility in Russia's Yaroslavl Region
On the 8th local time, Ukrainian President Zelensky stated on social media that Ukraine had struck an oil facility in Russia's Yaroslavl region, over 700 kilometers from the Ukrainian border. This move is significant for cutting off Russia's war funding sources and curbing its war capabilities.
Zelensky described the strike as a response to the Russian military's attacks on Ukrainian towns and cities, emphasizing that Ukraine's long-range strike operations are continuing to be effective.
Earlier on the 8th, President Zelensky posted on social media that the Russian military had continued to launch attacks on Ukrainian positions overnight. By 7 a.m. that day, over 140 instances of artillery shelling had been recorded at the front lines, and the Russian military had conducted 10 assault operations. Zelensky pointed out that this situation clearly indicates that Russia has not made any gestures towards a ceasefire.
(Reporter: Dong Wei)
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Some local Russian officials on the 6th accused Ukraine of attacking multiple locations over the past 24 hours, resulting in casualties. On the same day, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba stated that after Ukraine's unilateral ceasefire took effect at midnight, Russia continued to launch airstrikes within Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Zelensky announced that Ukrainian forces struck a Russian oil facility in Yaroslavl Oblast on the 8th, aiming to disrupt funding for the Russian military. This action was described as a response to ongoing Russian attacks on Ukrainian positions, with over 140 artillery strikes reported on the same day. Zelensky emphasized that Russia showed no signs of a ceasefire despite previous announcements.
- Ukrainian President Zelensky announced a strike on a Russian oil facility in Yaroslavl Oblast.
- The strike is aimed at cutting off funding for the Russian military.
- Zelensky stated that this action is a response to Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities.
- Over 140 artillery strikes were recorded by Ukrainian forces from Russian troops on the same day.
- Russia announced a ceasefire for May 9, but Ukraine declared a unilateral ceasefire starting June 6.