Ukraine strikes Russia's Omsk refinery, deepest attack yet in war

Ukrainian drones struck Russia's Omsk oil refinery in Siberia on Monday, causing a fire but no casualties, according to Russian officials and Kyiv's General Staff. The refinery lies about 2,700 kilometers from Ukrainian-held territory, marking Kyiv's longest-range strike of the war. Ukraine's General Staff said the attack hit the facility, while Omsk region governor Vitaly Khotsenko said Russian air defenses destroyed most of the drones involved. Emergency crews were at the scene, and the extent of damage remained unclear. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called it an important achievement, noting Siberia is now within reach of Ukrainian precision strikes. The drone maker Fire Point said its upgraded FP-1 drones carried out the record-breaking attack. As Nigeria depends on oil exports, any disruption to global supply can influence international crude prices, which in turn affect local fuel costs, government revenue and foreign exchange. Analysts warn that attacks on major Russian refineries can tighten global supply, potentially pushing Brent crude higher. For Nigeria, a rise could improve dollar inflows but also raise diesel and petrol costs for consumers and businesses. Should you expect possible changes in fuel prices or adjust your budget in response to shifts in global oil markets?

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