United Nations office in Kyiv

Ukraine reported hitting oil facilities deep inside Russia, including refineries in Bashkortostan and Yaroslavl regions, as part of its ongoing campaign against Moscow's economy. Meanwhile, Ukraine is struggling to counter Russian bombardments amid regular barrages, noting that civilian casualties rose significantly in the first six months of 2024. Due to weakened air defenses, Kyiv stated an urgent need for more interceptor missiles like the U.S.-made Patriot system.