Ukraine Resumes Strikes on Russian Refineries After Energy Pause Breaks Down
Ukraine resumed attacks on Russian oil refineries Thursday after President Volodymyr Zelensky ended a brief pause requested by the United States, saying Russia had continued striking Ukrainian energy infrastructure.
“The block [on attacking refineries] is out. We’re done,” Zelensky told the Financial Times. Russian authorities reported attacks on oil-processing facilities in the Ryazan and Saratov regions. Ryazan Governor Pavel Malkov said damage was being assessed after a fire at the refinery.
U.S. President Donald Trump had announced an energy ceasefire on Oct. 11, but Ukrainian officials said Kyiv had not been informed of an agreement beforehand. Zelensky said Ukraine nevertheless refrained from refinery strikes for three days. During that period, Russia launched a major attack involving 39 ballistic missiles and more than 120 drones and loitering munitions against energy and other …