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UkrainePublished: 17 August 2026 at 11:58

Ukraine reportedly using British drones to strike Russian oil refineries, warehouses

Media reports say Ukraine's armed forces have likely begun using British-made drones to attack Russian oil refineries and Wildberries warehouses, while the EU prepares a major new sanctions package against Russia. Meanwhile, mutual air strikes have caused casualties on both sides.

Foto: LSM (rus)

According to media reports, Ukraine's armed forces have probably started deploying British-made drones to strike Russian oil refineries and warehouses belonging to the online retailer Wildberries. The source report does not provide further details on the scale or outcomes of these strikes.

New EU sanctions in the works

The European Union is planning to substantially expand its sanctions against Russia over the coming months. No further details on the content or timeline of the planned measures have been disclosed.

Strikes in Poltava region and casualties

Russian forces attacked three industrial facilities in Ukraine's Poltava region. Authorities in several regions of both Ukraine and Russia have reported casualties from recent aerial attacks on their respective territories.

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