Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil Refinery; Germany to Train Police on Hybrid Warfare

Ukraine has reportedly struck a major oil refinery in Russia's Volga region, signaling a potential escalation in cross-border attacks. This action follows a warning from Ukraine's intelligence chief about deeper strikes into Russian territory. Meanwhile, Germany is set to train its police forces in Ukraine to counter Russian hybrid warfare tactics, highlighting the evolving nature of the conflict.

In parallel, reports indicate that Russia is planning "terror attacks" in occupied Ukrainian territories during its upcoming "elections" to falsely blame Ukraine. These alleged provocations aim to sow discord and justify further aggression. The conflict also sees the deployment of advanced weaponry, with a rare North Korean MLRS system reportedly destroyed by a Ukrainian drone, and the EU approving significant funding for Ukraine, including PAC-3 Patriot interceptors.