The Kyiv Independent spoke with former U.K. Defense Attaché in Moscow, John Foreman CBE, about what this development might mean for the future of Russia's war and the global landscape.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Oct. 6 that he has "sort of made a decision" on whether to supply Ukraine with Tomahawk long-range missiles.
Officials from Russia's Tyumen Oblast claimed on Telegram that three Ukrainian drones were shot down over an "industrial facility" in the city, adding that no fire, casualties, or explosions occurred amid the attack.
The CDU-6 unit has a capacity of 160,000 barrels per day — around 40% of the refinery’s total output. According to Reuters, repairs may take around a month.
According to the statement, 263 Ukrainian soldiers were executed on the battlefield, while 59 others were killed in the 2022 Olenivka prison explosion in the occupied part of Donetsk Oblast.
Over the last few weeks, drones have violated the airspace of at least eight European countries.
The components were reportedly manufactured by companies based in the U.S., China, Taiwan, the U.K., Germany, Switzerland, Japan, South Korea, and the Netherlands.
Everyone managed to take shelter in time, and no casualties were reported. The fire has since been extinguished by first responders.
The facility produces a wide range of munitions, including aircraft and artillery shells, guided air bombs, anti-tank missile warheads, and ammunition for air defense and engineering units.
Both leaders began their trips by honoring fallen Ukrainian soldiers at Kyiv's Wall of Remembrance.
The terminal can hold up to 250,000 tons of fuel, which supplies Russian forces.
"We are using all tools," Danish Industry and Trade Minister Morten Bodskov said.
"We have significant damage. The scope of work will be significant," Belgorod Oblast Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said.
