Russia Struggles with Oil Refinery Fire Amid Ukrainian Strikes
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-29 03:05 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
Russia is facing a massive fire at an oil refinery after a third Ukrainian strike in two weeks. The fire has been described as 'uncontrollable' by local authorities, while the Russian government has accused Ukraine of targeting civilian infrastructure.
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