Russian Air Strikes Kill 5 In Ukraine, As Kyiv Pounds Oil Refinery In Krasnodar

"Around 430 drones and 68 missiles of different types were used in the Russian attack, primarily aimed at Kyiv's energy infrastructure, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on March 14, as his country marked its national volunteer day. Unfortunately, there have also been strikes and damage to ordinary homes, schools, and civilian businesses."

"The head of Kyiv's military administration, Mykola Kalashnyk, said four people were killed across the region's districts. He also said 15 others were injured. Three of them are in serious condition, two are currently undergoing surgery."

"Ukraine's military said on March 14 that it had hit the Afipsky oil refinery and the Kavkaz port in Russia's southern Krasnodar region. The statement added that the strikes caused a fire at the oil refinery and damaged the port."

"The attack followed the United States' decision to temporarily lift sanctions on Russian oil to stabilize the global energy markets amid its military campaign against Iran. Kyiv said the move could add around $10 billion to the Kremlin's war chest."

Russia conducted a large-scale attack on Ukraine on March 14, deploying approximately 430 drones and 68 missiles targeting energy infrastructure, particularly in Kyiv. The strikes killed five people and injured dozens across multiple regions, with damage to civilian homes, schools, and businesses. Four deaths occurred in Kyiv region with 15 injured, including three in serious condition undergoing surgery. One additional death was reported in Zaporizhzhya, with at least 16 more injured across five Ukrainian regions. In response, Ukraine's military struck the Afipsky oil refinery and Kavkaz port in Russia's Krasnodar region, causing fires and port damage. The U.S. temporarily lifted sanctions on Russian oil, potentially adding $10 billion to Russia's war resources.

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