Ukraine resumes strikes on Russian refineries after ceasefire collapse
Updated 2 weeks ago19 new reports, including DW News (video), TIME, The Straits Times and 11 more.
The short version
Ukraine has resumed attacks on Russian oil refineries, ending a brief energy ceasefire that Moscow had breached. The first strike targeted a refinery in the Ryazan region on Thursday.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukraine would resume strikes on Russian oil refineries.1,3,4,7,8,10 The pause had been in place to observe an energy ceasefire reportedly brokered by former U.S. President Donald Trump.2,3,7,8 Russia was said to have violated the ceasefire, prompting Ukraine to end it.2,3,7,8
Ukraine launched a drone and missile attack on a Russian oil refinery in the Ryazan region on Thursday.5,6,8 The attack was reported by Russian officials and the Ryazan governor.8 Ukrainian officials said the attack followed a brief truce that had ended after Moscow failed to uphold the ceasefire.5,6
Zelensky expressed anger at the United States, accusing it of withdrawing support and creating a dangerous situation.4,9 The United States had previously agreed to an energy ceasefire with Russia, but Moscow ignored it.2,7 The resumption of attacks has increased tensions between Ukraine and the United States.4,9
Why it matters
The energy ceasefire was a deal announced by U.S. President Donald Trump that called for a pause in attacks on Russian energy infrastructure.2,7
The ceasefire was reportedly violated by Russia, leading Ukraine to resume attacks.2,7
Ukraine's attacks on Russian refineries are part of the broader conflict between Ukraine and Russia.1,3,5
The Ryazan region is located southeast of Moscow and hosts several oil refineries.8
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19 new reports, including DW News (video), TIME, The Straits Times and 11 more.
Headline: Ukraine resumes strikes on Russian refineries after ceasefire collapse
Added Ukraine has resumed attacks on Russian oil refineries, ending a brief energy ceasefire that Moscow had breached.
Added The first strike targeted a refinery in the Ryazan region on Thursday.
Removed Ukraine resumed drone attacks on a Russian oil refinery in the Ryazan region on Oct.
Removed 15, 2026, after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the energy ceasefire brokered by former U.S.
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