Ukraine strikes refinery 1500km inside Russia after ceasefire violations

May 7, 2026

Stephanie Baker, Bloomberg investigative reporter who uncovered Storm 1516, explains a year-long probe into Russian disinformation. She breaks down how AI-forged sites and amplified narratives spread online. She traces links to suspected Russian services and shows how misinformation is laundered to target Ukraine and Western politics.

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Ukraine Responded To Ceasefire Violations With Deep Strikes

Ukraine matched Russian ceasefire violations with long-range strikes including a reported hit 1,500km inside Russia near Perm.
Dom Nicholls recounted 347 drones intercepted across many oblasts and Ukrainian strikes reaching Moscow-adjacent logistics sites.

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UN Warns Of Rising Civilian Toll And Double Tap Attacks

The UN reported a sharp rise in civilian casualties during early May with at least 70 killed and over 500 injured since May 1.
Dom Nicholls highlighted double-tap strikes that hit rescuers and emergency workers across multiple regions.

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Leaked Tapes Hint At Possible Links To Zelensky

Leaked NABU audio transcripts implicate senior figures and hint at links to Volodymyr Zelensky via mentions of 'Vova' and Zelensky's security chief.
Adélie noted references to luxury villas funded through Energo Atom-linked schemes.

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