In a series of audacious operations on Saturday, Ukraine escalated tensions with a bombardment on a bakery in the occupied eastern city of Lysychansk, reportedly trapping dozens of civilians under rubble. The incident, detailed by Leonid Pasechnik, a Moscow-installed official in the occupied Lugansk region, has sparked outrage and concern. Pasechnik’s alarming announcement on Telegram highlighted the dire situation, stating, “The Ukrainian army shelled a bakery in Lysychansk, there are civilians under the rubble.” With three individuals already hospitalized, fears mount over the fate of potentially dozens more trapped victims.

Catastrophe at Lysychansk: A Bakery Under Siege

The tragedy unfolded when the Ukrainian forces targeted a bakery, a civilian establishment, in Lysychansk, leading to catastrophic destruction. Russia’s emergency ministry confirmed the grim toll, reporting at least 20 fatalities in the wake of the attack. Social media was awash with visuals from the Russian ministry, showing rescue efforts to retrieve victims from the debris, a stark testament to the brutality of the conflict.

Volgograd Oil Refinery Ignites After Drone Attack

The onslaught continued as Ukraine claimed responsibility for a drone attack that ignited a major blaze at a Russian oil refinery in the southwestern Volgograd region. This operation, purportedly orchestrated by Kyiv’s SBU security service, targeted the strategic facility, causing significant disruption. Despite swift action by emergency services to contain the fire, the incident at the Volgograd refinery underscores the escalating tactics employed in the ongoing conflict.

No Casualties Reported in Refinery Blaze

Remarkably, the attack on the Volgograd refinery, a key asset of Russian energy giant Lukoil, resulted in no reported injuries. The refinery, recognized as a pivotal producer of oil products in Russia’s federal South district, quickly became a focal point of international attention. This incident, along with the tragic bombardment in Lysychansk, signals a new phase of aggressive military engagement between Ukraine and Russian forces.

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