Ukraine said it carried out overnight strikes on several strategic targets deep inside Russia, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky. In remarks reported on Sunday, Zelensky said the targets included the Saratov oil refinery and the Engels military air base.
The statement points to a notable claim by Kyiv that it reached sites beyond the immediate front line. By naming both an oil refinery and an air base, Ukraine signaled that the operation was aimed at infrastructure tied to Russia’s energy and military capacity.
The trimmed report did not provide further detail on the scale of the strikes or their immediate impact. It also did not include additional information on damage, disruptions or any response from Russian authorities.
Still, the announcement underscores Ukraine’s focus on striking strategic locations inside Russia as the war continues. Zelensky’s comments framed the overnight operation as part of Kyiv’s broader effort to put pressure on targets it considers important to Russia’s war effort.
