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Ukraine Strikes Siberian Refinery Amid Kazakh Peace Call

Ukraine Strikes Siberian Refinery Amid Kazakh Peace Call
Ukraine Hits Siberian Oil Refinery As Kazakh President Urges Putin To End War · NDTV

Ukraine launched drone attacks on a Siberian oil refinery and a military factory in Russia, causing disruptions and damage.

Meanwhile, Kazakhstan's president, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, publicly urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war during a summit in Siberia.

Tokayev expressed his concern over the loss of young lives and suggested freezing the conflict and returning to peace talks.

Russia reported casualties from Ukrainian strikes in occupied Ukraine, while Ukraine reported deaths from Russian attacks.

The war, now in its fourth year, has seen increased civilian casualties, and US-led talks to end the conflict have stalled.

Russia intends to seize the rest of eastern Ukraine by force.

Key facts

Date
Saturday
Location of Ukrainian Strikes
Siberian oil refinery, Kirov region, Yekaterinburg
Russian Casualties Reported
12 in Kyrylivka, 1 in Kherson region
Ukrainian Casualties Reported
5 in eastern and southern Ukraine
Kazakh President's Statement
Urged Putin to end the war, calling it a shame that young people are dying.
US-led Talks Status
Stalled
Russia's Intentions
Seize the rest of east Ukraine by force.

Quotes

Kassym‑Jomart Tokayev

President of Kazakhstan, visiting Russia

“"It is a shame, young people are dying... All this has to be stopped."”
NDTV

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