The third Ukrainian drone strike on Kirishinefteorgsintez this year disabled CDU-6, forcing the facility to operate at 70% capacity while processing 6.6% of Russia's national crude oil output.
Combining Ukraine’s frontline experience with modern air defenses, mobile units, and drone interceptors could end Moscow’s freedom to strike from the air.
Ukrainian officials took swift action to stop Reuters' unauthorized livestream from Kyiv's central square, with military administration chief Tymur Tkachenko immediately reporting the potential security breach to law enforcement.
The organization has called for an investigation into the incident, highlighting the ongoing dangers faced by journalists covering Russia's war against Ukraine.