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Ukraine Says Over Half of Russia’s Oil Refineries Are Out of Action
UKRAINE, 6 October
By John_Doe
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An industrial oil refinery facility showing damage and smoke.
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AP News
New reports suggest major hits to Russia's oil industry as the war escalates, with Zelenskyy accusing Putin of ignoring the rules of war.
Ukraine says it has successfully attacked and disabled more than half of Russia's oil refining capacity. These refineries are the big factories that turn raw oil into gas and diesel for cars and tanks. Several news outlets are reporting this major hit to the Russian fuel supply. It is a big deal because these factories are essential to keeping Russia's economy and military moving. At the same time, the war is getting more intense. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine claims that Vladimir Putin has told his military leaders to stop following the rules of war. Zelenskyy said he was shock…