Strikes on Russian refineries are ‘legitimate’ self-defense on Ukraine’s part — Stoltenberg

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NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg

Oil refineries in Russian territory are “legitimate” targets for Ukrainian drone strikes, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg during a joint press briefing with Finnish President Alexander Stubb on April 10.

Stoltenberg reiterated that Ukraine has the right to defend itself by military means.

Read also: Finnish President Stubb asserts battlefield victory key to lasting peace in Ukraine

“Ukraine has the right to strike legitimate military targets outside the territory of their country to defend itself,” the secretary said.

Read also: Major Russian oil refinery shuts down following Orsk dam burst

On April 9, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said should focus on attacks on targets that have a “direct impact” on the battlefield—as opposed to hitting Russian oil industry deep behind the front lines.

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