What did President Zelensky announce about Ukraine's strike on a Russian oil refinery, and where was it located?

President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukrainian forces conducted an overnight operation against targets associated with the Yaroslavl oil refinery, which is located about 700 kilometres from Ukraine's territory.

What did Russian officials claim about the drone strike on the Starobilsk Professional College, and what were the reported casualties?

Russian officials, including the Moscow-installed governor Leonid Pasechnik and the Russian Investigative Committee, claimed that Ukrainian drones attacked the academic building and dormitory of Starobilsk Professional College, where 86 children aged 14 to 18 were present; they reported at least six people killed, 39 injured, 15 missing, and the five-storey building collapsed to the second floor.

Ukraine Hits Russian Oil Refinery, Zelensky Says, as Kyiv Intensifies New Tactic

May 22, 2026

Ukrainian President Zelensky confirmed drone strikes on the Yaroslavl oil refinery, escalating Kyiv's tactic to disrupt Russia's oil industry and revenue. Major central Russian refineries have since scaled back output following these intensified attacks.

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Ukraine Hits Russian Oil Refinery, Zelensky Says, as Kyiv Intensifies New Tactic

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