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Ukraine's attacks on Russian refineries are a military tactic aimed at disrupting Russia's war effort and its economy. By targeting fuel production, Ukraine hopes to limit Russia's ability to power its military and reduce its income from oil exports, even if it has wider global economic consequences.
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