Zelenskyy says Ukraine’s long-range strikes hit two Russian oil refineries

What happened

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reported that Ukraine’s "long-range sanctions," a term he uses to describe long-range strikes, hit two Russian oil refineries on the night of 27-28 June. Zelenskyy specified that the targets included the Slavyansk oil refinery in Krasnodar Krai, about 300 km from the frontline, and an oil refinery in Yaroslavl Oblast, around 700 km from Ukraine’s border.

Outside Brief is treating this as a source-led account. Any disputed responsibility, casualty figure, battlefield claim or single-source assertion should be treated as unconfirmed/hearsay unless confirmed by another reliable source or a named official. Zelenskyy framed the strikes as efforts to weaken Russia’s capacity to continue the war, stating that each strike reduces resources supporting the Russian military and moves closer to peace. The strikes reportedly follow earlier reports of a fire breaking out at the Slavyansk refinery after an overnight attack, though the responsible actor and full details remain unconfirmed in the source context.

The distances mentioned indicate a strategic escalation in the range of Ukrainian operational capabilities if the strikes occurred as described. Targeting oil refineries deep within Russian territory could disrupt fuel supplies critical for military logistics and industry. However, Ukraine has not publicly detailed the delivery platforms or methods used for these strikes in this report.

Known from the source

• President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on 28 June that Ukrainian long-range strikes hit two Russian oil refineries overnight on 27-28 June.
• The targets were the Slavyansk oil refinery in Krasnodar Krai and an oil refinery in Yaroslavl Oblast.
• The Slavyansk refinery is approximately 300 km from the front line, and the Yaroslavl refinery is approximately 700 km from the Ukrainian border.
• A fire was reported at the Slavyansk oil refinery following an overnight attack.
• Zelenskyy referred to these operations as "long-range sanctions."

What remains unclear

The available information does not independently verify the strikes’ outcomes or the extent of damage to the refineries. Neither Russian official statements nor independent sources are presented in the supplied material, leaving verification pending.

What remains unclear: Confirm whether the central claim is corroborated; until then treat it as unconfirmed/hearsay. Verification of the strikes through independent or Russian official sources. Confirmation of damage extent and operational impact on the oil refineries. Details on the delivery method or platforms used for these long-range strikes.

Evidence note

This story contains report-led claims. The article keeps those claims attributed and treats them as unconfirmed/hearsay unless independently corroborated.

Original source: Ukrainska Pravda English. Open the source.