Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Libby Casey.
At least 12 people are dead and several dozen more injured
after Ukrainian drones struck a major oil region in central western Russia.
The strike is the latest in an ongoing Ukrainian campaign to target Russia's energy sector.
From Moscow, NPR's Charles Maines has more.
The drone struck the city of Nizhnykomsk in the Republic of Tatarstan.
One of Russia's most technologically advanced oil-producing regions.
Videos shared online appeared to show at least one refinery in flames, sending a large plume of smoke skyward.
Local authorities said the Ukrainian drones also struck civilian targets,
and the head of the republic called for an official period of mourning to honor the dead.
The attack is the latest in a series of strikes targeting Russia's energy sector.
Key to funding Russia's ongoing military operations, says Ukraine.
The drone strikes have also caused gas shortages across Russia,
a crisis the government has somewhat eased by reverting to the sale of dirtier, lower-grade fuel.
Charles Maines, NPR News, Moscow.
The Labor Department releases a new report on inflation this week.
It's higher than many Americans would like,
and with a sluggish job market, most people's paychecks aren't keeping pace with rising prices.
NPR's Scott Horsley.
The report is expected to show that consumer prices in July were up about 3.4% from a year ago.