Black rain falls on Russian city after Ukraine strikes oil refinery
Russie : pluie noire sur une ville après une frappe de Kiev contre une raffinerie
Summary
A refinery in southern Russia struck by Ukraine has been burning for four days, blanketing a nearby city in black rain and prompting authorities to impose restrictions on outdoor activity. The strike illustrates Ukraine's sustained campaign targeting Russian energy infrastructure deep inside the country.
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