As Ukraine hits Russia's refineries, Russia targets Ukraine's petrol pumps

BBC News Tuesday 25 August 2026, 23:50 UTC 1 min read

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Fuel companies are urging customers not to linger at the pumps after a wave of deadly attacks.

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