Zelensky says Ukraine struck Perm refinery and Marinovka airbase
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukrainian forces struck an oil refinery in Perm, over 1,600 km from the border, and the Marinovka military airfield in Volgograd region on the night of August 21. He also reported damage to a Russian Su-34 aircraft at Akhtubinsk airfield, about 600 km from the front line. The claims have not been independently verified.
Key Facts
- Zelensky said the strikes were carried out on the night of August 21.
- The Perm refinery is located more than 1,600 km from the Ukrainian border.
- A Russian Su-34 aircraft was damaged at Akhtubinsk airfield, about 600 km from the front line.
- Ukraine also reported strikes on a drone storage and launch site in Primorsko-Akhtarsk.
Strike Targets
Zelensky announced the attacks in a Telegram post, naming the Perm oil refinery and the Marinovka military airfield in Volgograd region as targets. The Perm refinery is the most distant target claimed, located more than 1,600 km from the Ukrainian border. Ukraine also reported results in the Black Sea, but did not disclose details of the targets hit.
Previous Strike Results
Zelensky said a Russian Su-34 aircraft was damaged at Akhtubinsk airfield, about 600 km from the front line. Ukraine also claimed a strike on a site used for storage, preparation, and launch of attack drones in Primorsko-Akhtarsk. The Ukrainian side stated that the consequences of previous strikes on Russian military facilities have been confirmed.
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Zelensky says Ukraine struck Perm refinery and Marinovka airbase
