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Ukraine Resumes Attacks On Russian Oil Refineries

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Ukraine Resumes Attacks On Russian Oil Refineries. (2026, October 16). The Aporia. https://the-aporia.com/event/81370

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A senior Ukrainian official who spoke on condition of anonymity because he wasn't authorized to speak publicly confirmed that Ukraine had hit the Ryazan refinery during an overnight attack.

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Zelenskiy says Ukraine will resume strikes on Russian refineries, FT reports

7 of 11 outletsfirst reported 15 Octwording from The Straits Times

The drone strike started a fire at the refinery about 300 kilometres southeast of Moscow, Russia's Defence Ministry and Ryazan Governor Pavel Malkov said.

4 of 11 outletsfirst reported 15 Octwording from The Hindu

In Ukraine, more than 360 Russian drones targeted Kirovohrad, a central region that has been hit less hard than others closer to Russia, in attacks that killed three and injured six.

3 of 11 outletsfirst reported 15 Octwording from The Guardian

Mr. Zelenskyy complained that, despite going along with Trump's demand for a truce, Ukraine in recent days was denied the usual Western intelligence on Russian ballistic missile strikes and limits were placed on its use of US-made Starlink communication terminals.

3 of 11 outletsfirst reported 15 Octwording from The Hindu

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  1. 15 Oct

    Ukraine has resumed strikes on Russian oil refineries as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy angrily accused the United States of the “dangerous” withdrawal of support critical to its defense against Russia.

    8 outlets · NBC News
  2. 16 Oct

    The strike could further complicate Kyiv's relations with Trump, which have soured again in recent days amid deepening tensions with Washington.

    2 outlets · Times of India

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