How Ukraine is taking the war 'deeper' into Russia

Ukraine has struck two oil refineries in Russia, marking the latest attack where the targets have been deep inside Russia. President Volodymyr Zelensky said it was to limit oil revenues Moscow "uses to finance" its war. Attacks between Russia and Ukraine have intensified in recent weeks and mediation talks have not been fruitful. The BBC's Dan Johnson explains what Ukraine has been doing to effect ordinary business in Russia. Video, 00:01:24 How Ukraine is taking the war 'deeper' into Russia Up Next.

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Scoop News DeskUkraine · Published Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 5:51 PM UTCUpdated Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 6:04 PM UTC

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