Russian Strikes Kill 10 as Zelensky Says Ukraine Hits Oil Tankers and Terminal
KYIV — Russian drone and missile attacks across Ukraine have killed at least 10 people and injured more than 76 others over the past 24 hours, Ukrainian officials reported Sunday, as President Volodymyr Zelensky announced successful Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil infrastructure .
The attacks hit multiple cities and regions, including Kherson, Odesa, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Sumy, where residential areas and civilian infrastructure were targeted . In the southern Kherson region alone, three people were killed, authorities said .
Ukraine’s Air Force reported that Russia launched a ballistic missile targeting the city of Mykolaiv along with approximately 270 drones in the latest overnight assault. Officials said 249 of the drones were either shot down or electronically jammed .
🔥 Ukraine Strikes Back at Russian Oil Infrastructure
Meanwhile, President Zelensky announced that Ukrainian forces had successfully struck two Russian oil tankers near the entrance to the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk, a key export hub .
“These tankers were actively used to transport oil. Now they won’t be,” Zelensky said in a Telegram post. He described the vessels as part of Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet,” used to evade Western sanctions and price caps on Russian energy exports .
In a separate wave of strikes, Ukrainian drones also targeted the Baltic Sea port of Primorsk, one of Russia’s largest oil-exporting terminals, located over 1,000 kilometers from Ukraine . According to Russian regional governor Alexander Drozdenko, more than 60 drones were downed overnight, and a fire at the port was quickly extinguished without causing an oil spill .
Zelensky said Ukrainian forces additionally struck a Karakurt-class missile ship and a patrol boat at the Primorsk terminal .
“Each such result further limits Russia’s war potential,” Zelensky said .
📊 Growing Ukrainian Long-Range Capability
The strikes come as Ukraine continues to develop its long-range strike capabilities, with recent weeks seeing a series of successful attacks on Russian oil infrastructure .
Ukrainian officials argue that oil revenue directly funds Moscow’s full-scale invasion, now in its fifth year. By targeting export terminals and shadow fleet tankers, Kyiv aims to disrupt Russia’s ability to finance its war effort .
“Ukraine’s long-range capabilities will continue to be developed comprehensively — at sea, in the air, and on land,” Zelensky said .
Russia claimed that Ukraine launched at least 334 drones targeting Russian territory, with the Leningrad region being a primary focus. Russian authorities have largely downplayed the impact of such attacks, though analysts note the Kremlin is clearly concerned about the deep reach of Ukrainian drones .
🚨 Casualties Across Ukraine
The human toll of the latest Russian attacks was spread across multiple regions:
| Region | Casualties |
|---|---|
| Kherson | 3 killed |
| Donetsk | 2 killed |
| Zaporizhzhia | 2 killed |
| Odesa | 2 killed |
| Sumy | 1 killed |
Officials said a ballistic missile struck the southern city of Mykolaiv early Sunday, injuring at least five people .
Russia has continued its campaign of regular aerial strikes against Ukrainian population centers and critical infrastructure, with no signs of letting up as peace efforts remain stalled following the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran .
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