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**Russian Oil Refinery Attacked by Ukraine**
The Syzran Oil Refinery in Russia was attacked by Ukrainian drones on February 19. The refinery, which produces fuel and bitumen, is owned by the Russian state-owned oil company Rosneft.
**Ukraine Strikes Russian Military Facility in Kursk Oblast**
Ukraine’s Air Force struck a military facility near Troitskoye in Russia’s Kursk Oblast on March 4, destroying dugouts and firing positions and killing up to 30 Russian military personnel. The facility was reportedly used for planning attacks, including launching drones at Ukrainian positions.
**Cross-Border Incursion by Ukraine**
Ukraine launched a surprise cross-border incursion into Kursk Oblast in August 2024, initially capturing about 1,300 square kilometers of Russian territory. While Ukrainian forces have lost roughly half that area since, they recently advanced 2.5 kilometers in a new offensive.
**US Support for Ukraine Changes**
U.S. President Donald Trump’s heated Oval Office meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky signals a major shift in U.S. foreign policy, one that aligns with Russia’s interests. Trump has distanced the U.S. from its traditional role as Ukraine’s primary supporter and questioned Kyiv’s commitment to peace.
**Russian Officials Praise Trump**
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Trump’s stance “largely aligns” with Russia’s interests, while Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov praised Trump for acknowledging what Moscow considers the true cause of the war.