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Ukraine Resumes Refinery Strikes as President Zelenskyy Declares Stance
Just the facts
Ukrainian forces have resumed drone and missile strikes targeting Russian oil refineries, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signaling a firm resolve by stating 'we're done' regarding diplomatic restraint. The renewed campaign follows massive retaliatory aerial bombardments by Moscow involving hundreds of drones targeting Ukrainian cities and energy grids. U.S. and European officials have expressed concern that these attacks on energy facilities could further drive up global diesel prices and complicate peace negotiations.
Why this is news
Amid ongoing military hostilities and shifting diplomatic positions from international allies, Ukrainian forces renewed aerial attacks on energy infrastructure within Russia.
Developments timeline
- Ukrainian drones targeted a refinery in Russia's Ryazan region following statements from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that a brief energy truce was over.
- Russian officials accused Ukraine of launching fresh drone strikes targeting an oil refinery following President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's declaration that energy site pauses had ended.
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