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title: "Ukraine Resumes Strikes on Russian Oil Refineries After Three-Day Pause"
url: https://newscentral.site/ukraine-resumes-strikes-on-russian-oil-refineries-after-three-day/
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published: 2026-10-15T09:01:27.000Z
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# Ukraine Resumes Strikes on Russian Oil Refineries After Three-Day Pause

Following a heated exchange between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and former US President Donald Trump, Ukraine has resumed strikes on Russian oil refineries.

Ukraine has resumed its strikes on Russian oil refineries after a three-day pause following President Donald Trump's announcement of an "energy ceasefire. This decision comes amidst growing tensions between Ukraine and the US, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accusing Washington of betraying Kyiv by withdrawing critical support for its defense against Russia.

The resumption of strikes follows a heated exchange between Zelenskyy and Trump, who had announced an energy ceasefire to pressure Ukraine into negotiations. However, this move was met with skepticism by Ukraine, which accused Russia of repeatedly attacking its power grid despite the pause in attacks. The country's Defense Ministry has also been dealing with issues related to intelligence sharing on Russian attacks and restrictions on the Starlink internet service.

In an interview with the Financial Times, Zelenskyy expressed his frustration with the situation, saying The block (on attacking refineries) is out. We're done. This statement suggests that Ukraine's patience has worn thin, and it will no longer hold back from targeting Russian oil refineries despite potential consequences.

A fire broke out at an oil refinery in Russia's western Ryazan region, according to Governor Pavel Malkov. The blaze occurred hours after Ukraine announced it would resume strikes on Russian oil refineries. This decision was a response to growing frustration with the US government's recent actions.

Ukraine had been outraged by former President Donald Trump's sudden deal with Russia to import diesel fuel in an apparent attempt to ease energy prices ahead of the midterm elections. The agreement sparked widespread criticism, with many accusing Trump of prioritizing short-term political gains over long-term strategic interests.

The situation was further complicated when Trump demanded that Ukraine stop attacking Russian oil facilities and called for President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's removal from office. This energy ceasefire" took both sides by surprise, leaving Ukraine reeling from the sudden shift in US policy.

Ukraine's military had been relying on Elon Musk's Starlink satellite terminals to support its operations against Russia, but Kyiv announced that it was facing disruptions due to a slowdown of these critical systems. The issue has not only affected battlefield missions but also Ukraine's ability to intercept Russian drones attacking its cities.

The Starlink internet service, which Ukraine relies on for battlefield communication and other critical operations, has been slowed down in recent days. This slowdown has not only hindered Ukraine's ability to respond quickly to Russian attacks but also compromised its air defense systems.

Ukraine is still seeking clarification from the US about the reasons behind this throttling of the Starlink technology. The country's military is heavily dependent on this service for various operations, including drone missions and communication between units.

Ukraine has resumed its attacks on Russian oil refineries in a bid to disrupt Moscow's energy supplies and put pressure on its military operations.

The country is heavily reliant on US intelligence and satellite support from the Starshield network to defend itself against Russian drone and missile attacks, and to launch its own counter-attacks with drones. Military experts warn that any reduction in this assistance could severely impact Ukraine's chances of success on the battlefield as winter sets in.

Zelenskyy has accused Trump of betraying his trust by withholding intelligence support, a claim that was reportedly made after Trump allegedly threatened to cut off access unless Ukraine ceased its energy strikes against Russia. The White House has yet to comment on these allegations or the renewed Ukrainian attacks.

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Source: [NBC News World](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/ukraine/ukraine-resumes-strikes-russian-oil-refineries-trump-starlink-intel-rcna603648)  
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