Ukraine resumes refinery strikes, ending three‑day pause
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Ukraine has resumed attacks on Russian oil refineries after a three‑day pause prompted by a U.S. energy ceasefire call. The first strike hit a refinery in the Ryazan region.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy ordered attacks on Russian oil refineries to resume, ending a three‑day pause.5,1 The pause had begun after U.S. President Donald Trump called for an “energy ceasefire” between Russia and Ukraine.5,2 The first strike after the pause hit a refinery in the Ryazan region of Russia.3,2
The Ryazan regional governor reported that the refinery was struck overnight.3 Russian forces have continued to target Ukrainian energy infrastructure and civilian sites in recent days.5 The resumption of strikes follows a period of increased Russian attacks, including a large drone assault reported by ABC News.4
Ukrainian officials said the strikes were a response to the pause and to maintain pressure on Russian energy assets.5,2 The decision to resume attacks was announced by Zelenskyy in a statement to the Financial Times.1 The strikes are part of Ukraine’s broader strategy to disrupt Russia’s fuel supply chain.5,2
The resumption of attacks occurs amid ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Ukraine over the energy ceasefire.5,2
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