Ukrainian strikes on refineries supplying Russia's military are justified

An ongoing armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine that was sparked with Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014 and escalated into a full-scale invasion in February 2022, resulting in widespread casualties, displacement and significant geopolitical consequences for Europe and the world.

Ukraine said it struck Russia's largest refinery at Omsk, approximately 2,500 kilometres from Ukraine, and identified the facility as a supplier of military fuel. Russia's regional governor confirmed a drone hit an industrial area, but the damage and operational consequences remained unclear.