Here are the key points from the article:
**Ukraine Targets Russian Oil Refinery**
* Ukrainian-made missiles struck a Russian oil refinery in Novoshakhtinsk, Rostov Oblast.
* The strike was preceded by an attack by SBU drones to distract Russian air defenses and create a “window” for the missile strike.
* The fire caused significant damage and resulted in one person being injured due to falling drone debris.
**Russian Economy Struggles**
* International sanctions are affecting Russia’s economy, particularly with regards to inflation (9.2-9.3% annual rate) and currency fluctuations.
* Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged the impact of sanctions but claimed they were not the primary driver of economic issues.
* The Russian central bank has raised interest rates to 21%, a record high since the early 2000s, in an attempt to curb inflation.
**North Korean Troops Killed**
* Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces reported killing 12 North Korean soldiers and injuring 20 others while preventing their advance in Russia’s Kursk Oblast.
* This is part of a larger pattern of North Korean troops being used by Russia against Ukraine.