Trending Now - Zelenskyy Reports Strategic Successes in Ukraine's War Efforts
WHO:
The Guardian - Volodymyr Zelenskyy is the President of Ukraine.
The Guardian - Vyacheslav Fedorishchev is the governor of Russia’s Samara region.
Kyiv Post - The attack on the FSB headquarters was carried out by special forces from Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) Center for Special Operations “A”.
WHAT:
The Guardian - Ukrainian drones struck the Syzran oil refinery, owned by Rosneft, setting it on fire.
The Guardian - Two people were killed by Ukrainian drones in Syzran, according to the governor.
The Guardian - Zelenskyy reported that Ukrainian drones hit another refinery the previous day.
The Guardian - Zelenskyy stated that the long-range plan for May is being carried out largely in full, targeting Russian oil refineries and infrastructure.
Kyiv Post - A strike on a Russian FSB headquarters in the occupied Kherson region caused around 100 Russian casualties, including both killed and wounded troops.
Kyiv Post - The strike targeted the village of Henicheska Hirka and destroyed a Pantsir-S1 air defense system.
WHERE:
The Guardian - The Syzran oil refinery is located more than 800km (500 miles) inside Russia.
The Guardian - The attacks have reached more than 1,500km (900 miles) into Russia.
Kyiv Post - The FSB headquarters is located in the occupied Kherson region, specifically in the village of Henicheska Hirka, near the Sea of Azov.
WHEN:
The Guardian - The strikes on the oil refineries and the FSB headquarters occurred on a Thursday.
The Guardian - Zelenskyy mentioned that the intensified midrange strike campaign began in early 2026.
WHY:
The Guardian - The attacks on Russian oil infrastructure aim to hurt Moscow’s revenue amid international sanctions.
The Guardian - Zelenskyy indicated that the strikes are part of a long-range plan to target Russian oil revenues.
HOW:
The Guardian - Ukrainian drones were used to strike the Syzran oil refinery and other targets.
Kyiv Post - The attack on the FSB headquarters was executed by special forces from Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU).
(UPDATED May 22, 2026 08:08 UTC)
Ukrainian drones have struck the Syzran oil refinery, which is over 800 kilometers inside Russia, resulting in a fire and the reported deaths of two individuals, according to the governor of the Samara region. In a separate operation, special forces from Ukraine’s Security Service targeted the FSB headquarters in the occupied Kherson region, causing around 100 Russian casualties and destroying a Pantsir-S1 air defense system. President Zelenskyy stated that these attacks are part of a long-range plan aimed at disrupting Russian oil revenues amid ongoing international sanctions.