Ukraine strikes Russian oil facilities as war widens

In a bold escalation, Ukraine launched missile strikes against two Russian oil refineries—one in Bashkortostan and another in Yaroslavl—deep inside the Kremlin’s heartland.

The attacks mark a new phase of the war, with Kyiv aiming to cripple Russia’s energy infrastructure while Moscow warns of a possible retaliatory surge.

Analysts say the moves could widen the battlefield far beyond the front lines.