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Ukraine resumes strikes on Russian refineries

Ukraine resumed strikes on Russian oil refineries on Thursday after suspending attacks during a proposed energy ceasefire. Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed the strikes, according to Interfax, and vowed to respond. Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine was done supporting the ceasefire; Russia also reported two refinery attacks.
WHO: Ukrainian forces; Volodymyr Zelensky; Vladimir Putin
WHAT: Ukrainian forces resumed strikes on Russian refineries, and Zelensky said Ukraine was done supporting the energy ceasefire.
WHEN: Oct 15, 2026
WHERE: Russia
WHY: Kyiv resumed the strikes after the United States made a deal with Putin; the reporting also says Moscow had ignored Trump's claim that an energy ceasefire was agreed.
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