Ukraine to Resume Attacks on Russian Oil Refineries

Ukraine intends to resume its attacks on Russian oil refineries, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced in comments reported by "Financial Times". Zelenskyy stated that a prior two-day pause in these operations has now concluded.

The announcement follows reports from Russia detailing new drone attacks that allegedly targeted oil processing plants in the Ryazan and Saratov regions. Russia had previously reported similar strikes on Wednesday.

These strikes on Russia's energy infrastructure are part of an ongoing conflict where both sides aim to degrade the other's war-fighting capabilities. Ukraine's attacks are likely aimed at disrupting Russia's oil revenues, which help fund its military operations.

Prior to this, Russia's own attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure had caused widespread power and water outages across Ukraine, particularly as winter approaches. The renewed targeting of energy facilities escalates the conflict's impact on civilian populations.