Ukraine war briefing: Dispute over second world war army unit threatens to divide Poland and Ukraine
Poland prime minister Donald Tusk hopes to defuse a ‘mistake’ from spiralling further; gasoline sales suspended in Crimea. What we know on day 1,580
TL;DR
- Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk cautioned that a conflict between Polish and Ukrainian politicians over a World War II-related issue is a strategic mistake. This follows Ukraine's President Zelenskyy being stripped of Poland's top honor.
- Ukrainian attacks on fuel supplies have led to the suspension of civilian gasoline sales in Russia-occupied Crimea, with officials reporting casualties from overnight strikes.
- Ukraine's attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, including oil depots and refineries, are intended to reduce Russia's ability to fund the war.
- Significant portions of Russia's oil refining capacity have been taken offline due to Ukrainian strikes.
- Russia has experienced drone interceptions targeting Moscow's airports, with authorities intercepting a large number of drones.