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Ukraine’s relentless drone strikes on Russian oil refineries, including a major hit in Slavyansk-na-Kubani, are crippling Moscow’s war machine and forcing fuel shortages across Russia. President Zelenskyy calls it a strategic blow toward peace, while Putin admits a “certain deficit” and vows to ramp up production, blaming the attacks for fueling social division. These strikes aren’t just about oil—they’re a calculated economic pressure campaign designed to weaken Russia’s ability to sustain the war. With one death and injuries reported in the Slavyansk blast, and another refinery hit in Yaroslavl, both sides claim victory: Russia says it shot down 200 drones, Ukraine says it neutralized most incoming threats. The escalating drone warfare underscores a new front in the conflict—one focused on economic pain, not just battlefield gains.

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