Stories from Saratov · Russia

Ukraine will purchase 20 new Gripen fighter jets from Sweden. Sweden will also donate older Gripen jets to Ukraine sooner than previously planned. Ukrainian forces also reportedly used long-range sanctions against an oil refinery in Saratov, Russia.

Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces confirmed they hit the Saratov oil refinery overnight on May 30. The Rosneft facility is an producer for Russia. The strike was conducted in coordination with SSO and HUR. Ukraine's General Staff confirmed overnight strikes on Russia's Saratov refinery, resulting in a major fire at the 7 million-ton-per-year Rosneft plant. The attack has disrupted oil processing in the region.

Civilian infrastructure in the Saratov region was damaged following a drone attack. The head of the region, Roman Busargin, announced the incident on his Telegram channel.

Ukrainian defense forces reportedly struck the Saratov oil refinery in Russia, causing a large fire. The facility is owned by Rosneft and processes Urals crude oil.

A man from Saratov had his sentence increased from 3.5 years in a settlement colony to 10 years of strict regime for setting fire to a communication tower.

Residents in Saratov, Russia, are being asked about their perception of freedom in the country.

Alexander Novok announced that kindergarten fees will be canceled for residents of the Saratov region. State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin announced the change during a meeting with kindergarten administrators in Saratov.

Authorities in the Saratov region have implemented a complete ban on vape sales effective March 1.