Ukraine struck two Russian refineries in overnight drone attacks, setting one ablaze in Krasnodar. The strikes deepened fuel shortages in Russia and forced Vladimir Putin to acknowledge a deficit.

Ukraine said its overnight drone strikes hit two oil refineries deep inside Russia. The attacks worsened fuel shortages and forced Moscow to raise output, imports and protection.

The main task now, he said, is to increase Russian anti-aircraft defence capacity and to ensure fuel supplies, particularly to Crimea. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.