Ukraine hits two oil refineries deep in Russian territory - BBC News

Ukraine's president says the strikes aim to limit revenues Russia "used to finance" its war.

Image source, Telegram/CrimeanwindImage caption, Huge plumes of smoke seen rising in the skies from the site where the Slavneft-Yanos oil refinery in Russia is located

Ukraine said it has hit two oil refineries in multiple strikes deep inside Russia with patrol boats and other vessels in the Black Sea also hit.

President Volodymyr Zelensky said the Bashneft-Novoil and Slavneft-Yanos refineries were struck in the attacks aimed at limiting oil revenues Moscow "uses to finance" its war.

Yaroslavl regional governor Mikhail Evraev said Slavneft-Yanos was on fire after what he called the "largest enemy drone attack". He said four people were injured.

Meanwhile, Ukraine said at least 11 people were killed in Russian attacks, and the southern city of Kherson reported a total blackout. Russia said it targeted fuel, energy and transport facilities.