KIEV, Jan. 26 (Xinhua) -- Ukrainian forces have struck facilities of the Ryazan Oil Refining Company in western Russia for the second time in less than a week, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said in a statement on Sunday.

According to the statement, explosions and fire were recorded in the targeted area following the attack.

"The Ryazan Oil Refinery is one of the four largest refineries in the Russian Federation. The enterprise, in particular, produces diesel fuel and TS-1 jet fuel," the statement said.

Ryazan was involved in supplying fuel to the Russian military, it said.

The General Staff reported that Ukrainian missile forces also struck the forward command post of the Russian Pacific Fleet's operational group near the Korenevo settlement in Russia's western Kursk region. No further details regarding the attack were provided.

The General Staff said that Ukrainian drone strikes on Friday caused fires at Ryazan's production facilities and oil pumping station. Enditem

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