Ukrainian Security Service hits refinery near Orenburg as Russia strikes Ukraine's gas sites - Friday brief
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Long-range drones operated by the Security Service of Ukraine struck one of Russia's leading oil refineries. Meanwhile, Russia launched its most extensive attack on Ukraine's gas infrastructure since the start of the war.
Read more about what happened on Friday, October 3.
Ukrainian SBU's drones fly 1,400 km and strike major Russian oil refinery, sources say
Today, October 3, long-range drones of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) struck one of Russia's leading oil refineries. The target was Orsknefteorgsintez, located 1,400 km from the Ukrainian border, according to sources.
According to the source, the plant produces about 30 types of various products: gasoline, diesel fuel, oils, aviation kerosene, bitumen, and fuel oil.
Russia launches biggest strike on Ukraine's gas infrastructure since full-scale invasion
On the night of October 3, Russian troops carried out the largest attack on Ukraine's gas production infrastructure since the start of the full-scale invasion, targeting Naftogaz facilities in the Kharkiv and Poltava regions.
On the night of October 3, the Russians fired 35 missiles, including a significant number of ballistic missiles, and 60 drones at Naftogaz facilities in the Kharkiv and Poltava regions.
EU extends anti-Russia sanctions for one year over 'hybrid actions'
The European Union has extended sanctions against Russia over hybrid threats for another year, until October 9, 2026, according to the EU Council.
The EU noted that the restrictions are being extended in connection with Russia’s hybrid activities, including the manipulation of foreign information against the EU, its member states, and partners.
Drones attacked Sochi while Putin was there, Russian media reports
Sochi came under a drone attack while Russian dictator Vladimir Putin was in the city on a visit, delivering a speech at the Valdai Forum, The Moscow Times reports.
According to the outlet, at around 10:30 p.m. local time, airports in Sochi and Gelendzhik were closed. Half an hour later, Sochi Mayor Andrey Proshunin confirmed a drone attack.
At the same time, Putin was speaking and answering questions at the Valdai Forum’s plenary session until about 10:00 p.m.
Following the incident, Russia’s Defense Ministry claimed it had successfully destroyed 11 drones over the Black Sea, and said four more had been shot down over occupied Crimea.
Ukraine has not officially confirmed carrying out the strike.
Hamas agrees to release all hostages and hand over Gaza under Trump's plan
Hamas militants have agreed to release all hostages they have held since October 7, 2023, and to hand over Gaza to the administration of the Palestinian Authority, Al Jazeera reports.
The group claimed it is willing to free all Israeli hostages, both living and dead, in order to end the war and ensure the full withdrawal of Israeli forces from the enclave.
"In this context, the movement affirms its readiness to immediately enter into negotiations through the mediators to discuss the details of this agreement," Hamas said.
