Russian Attack in Zaporizhzhia Region Injures 11
Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine – A Russian attack on the Zaporizhzhia region injured 11 people on Wednesday, Ukrainian officials reported. The shelling targeted residential areas, causing damage to homes and infrastructure.
The attack underscores the continued intensity of fighting in southern Ukraine, despite Western sanctions aimed at curbing Russia‘s military capabilities. The Zaporizhzhia region has been a frequent target of Russian strikes since the start of the full-scale invasion in February 2022, especially following Ukraine’s counteroffensive efforts in the summer and fall of 2023. The region borders the occupied Crimean Peninsula and is strategically importent for controlling land access to the south.
Recent reports indicate potential shifts in how Russian oil is sold, as Western sanctions against Rosneft and Lukoil take effect. Sources within the oil market suggest sales may move to intermediaries and trading companies, increasing costs for sellers but potentially shielding buyers from sanctions risks. These sources also noted Russian sellers are reluctant to accept payment in rupees.
The United States has set November 21 as the deadline for terminating contracts with Rosneft and Lukoil.Oil currently loaded at Russian Baltic ports, with a four-week transit time to India, will likely arrive after this date, increasing logistical and financial risks for transactions. “Everything loaded in Primorsk now will arrive in India after November 21,” one oil market source stated.
(TASR)
