799 days ago, Russia's armed invasion of Ukraine began. Ukrainian drones tried to attack energy infrastructure in the Smolensk Oblast in Russia, Reuters reported, citing Governor Vasily Anokin. Three people were killed and four injured as a result of Russian shelling of the Kharkiv Oblast in the northeast and the Donetsk Oblast in eastern Ukraine. We summarize what has happened in recent hours in and around Ukraine.
> A large fire broke out on Wednesday evening in Odessa on the Black Sea as a result of an attack by Russian forces, Reuters reported, citing local media. 14 people were injured, Oleh Kiper, head of the Odessa Oblast, said on Telegram.
> Three people were killed and four wounded as a result of Russian shelling of the Kharkiv oblast in the northeast and the Donetsk oblast in eastern Ukraine, regional authorities reported on Telegram.
> Ukrainian drones tried to attack energy infrastructure in the Smolensk Oblast in Russia, Reuters reported, citing Governor Vasily Anokin. The politician did not say what specific objects were targeted, but said rescuers were dispatched to the site. The targets of many drone attacks in recent months have been refineries and oil depots – reminds Reuters.
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> Drones attacked on the night from Tuesday to Wednesday refinery in Ryazan in Russia – reported the authorities of the Ryazan Oblast and Russian independent channels on Telegram. This is another attack on a plant belonging to the Rosneft concern. According to the Politico website, after massive shelling of refineries and fuel bases, Russia, the largest supplier of oil in the world, is starting to have a problem with gasoline.
> The US State Department accused Russia of violating the ban on the use of chemical weapons by using the asphyxiant agent chloropicrin against Ukrainian soldiers. This was not an isolated case – it was emphasized.
> Ukrainian officer Dmytro Płys, quoted on the Facebook profile of the Ukrainian Air Force Command, assures that he and his comrades in arms are ready to continue shooting down enemy planes, missiles and drones – but they need weapons for this. The military admits that no bullets it scares him more than taking up combat tasks at Bakhmut.
> The aid package for Ukraine passed by the US Congress will give it a chance to maintain its territory, but offensives should not be expected in the foreseeable future, says former adviser to the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense, Liam Collins. The greatest effect will be achieved not by new systems or rockets, but by basic materials such as artillery ammunition, he adds.
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