Ukraine targets Russia's industrial facilities in massive strike

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Ukraine launched a major strike on Russian industrial facilities, with unverified social media footage suggesting a significant chemical plant may have been damaged. The assault came as Britain reported intercepting a Russian shadow fleet tanker, part of a broader effort to disrupt Moscow's war economy. Ukraine has increasingly targeted Russia's manufacturing and energy infrastructure in recent months, seeking to degrade the country's ability to sustain its military operations. The strikes reflect a shift in Ukrainian strategy toward deeper strikes into Russian territory, though damage assessments remain uncertain pending official confirmation.