Moscow reports eight deaths; Ukraine claims strikes on Russian oil refinery and airfield

Ukraine reportedly struck a major Russian oil refinery and airfield, while Moscow's military stated it attacked Ukrainian ports and vessels in the Black Sea.

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Published Sunday 2 August 2026 at 4:00 pm AEST 2 min read

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