Ukraine Resumes Russian Refinery Strikes After Truce Pause
Russian officials reported a drone attack and fire at the Rosneft-owned Ryazan refinery after Kyiv said it would resume strikes.
Key takeaways
- Russian officials reported a drone attack and fire at the Ryazan refinery.
- Ukraine had paused attacks on Russian refineries for three days after Trump announced a cease-fire.
Russian officials said a Ukrainian drone attack sparked a fire at the Rosneft-owned Ryazan refinery. Ukraine’s military had not confirmed the strike.
The reported attack came hours after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine would resume strikes on Russian energy facilities. US President Donald Trump had announced an “energy cease-fire” on October 11, but neither side officially confirmed agreeing to it.
Ukraine halted attacks on Russian refineries for three days, while Russia continued striking Ukrainian energy facilities, according to the report. The Ryazan refinery has been targeted by drones several times in recent months and accounts for nearly 5% of Russia’s oil refining capacity.
This article was produced with the help of AI technology. Based on reporting by the outlets listed above.
