Feb 17 β€’ 03:53 UTC πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ Estonia ERR

1455th Day of War: Ukraine Ignites Oil Refinery with Drone Attack in Krasnodar Krai

Ukraine conducted a drone strike that set an oil refinery ablaze in Russia's Krasnodar Krai, coinciding with peace negotiations starting in Geneva between Ukraine, the USA, and Russia.

On the 1455th day of the ongoing war, Ukraine launched a drone attack that resulted in a fire at an oil refinery located in Krasnodar Krai, Russia. This incident highlights the escalating tensions as both countries continue to engage in military actions ahead of diplomatic talks. Notably, several airports in Russia ceased operations overnight in response to the situation.

In addition to the drone strike, as the Ukrainian delegation arrived in Geneva for peace negotiations with American involvement, reports indicated that Russia had undertaken another significant attack on Ukraine's electrical network. This suggests that Russia is maintaining its military pressure even as talks attempt to facilitate a resolution to the conflict. Ukraine's President Zelensky expressed concerns about Russia preparing for further large-scale offensives, indicating that hostilities may intensify despite the ongoing discussions.

According to Ukrainian sources, the recent fighting has resulted in significant casualties for Russia, with reports of 890 soldiers lost in a single day. This highlights the heavy toll that the conflict continues to take and raises questions about the feasibility of the peace talks in Geneva, which aim to address the prolonged four-year war between the nations involved.

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