Ukraine hits Russian refinery as Starlink satellite services are restored
Ukraine has resumed strikes on Russian oil refineries, ending a pause on targeting energy sites. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the resumption of these attacks following fresh Russian strikes and expressed feelings of betrayal toward President Trump. A recent overnight strike on a Russian refinery occurred as Starlink and Starshield satellite services were restored to full capacity. Zelenskyy is currently in Brussels to seek additional support from European leaders while defying demands from the Trump administration to halt such operations.
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- ✓ President Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine will resume strikes on Russian oil refineries.
- ✓ Russia has accused Ukraine of attacking an oil refinery.
- ✓ The pause on striking energy sites ended following fresh Russian attacks.
- ✓ Zelenskyy stated he feels betrayed by President Trump.
What changed
Ukraine launched a new overnight refinery strike and officially abandoned its energy truce.
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Ukraine Resumes Russian Refinery Strikes as Energy Ceasefire Collapses
Ukraine has resumed strikes on Russian oil refineries, ending a pause on targeting energy sites. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the resumption of these attacks following fresh Russian strikes and expressed feelings of betrayal toward President Trump. A recent overnight strike on a Russian refinery occurred as Starlink and Starshield satellite services were restored to full capacity. Zelenskyy is currently in Brussels to seek additional support from European leaders while defying demands from the Trump administration to halt such operations.
Why it matters
The resumption of strikes marks the collapse of a Trump-led energy ceasefire. This shift signals a breakdown in diplomatic efforts to limit the targeting of critical infrastructure. The timing coincides with restored satellite capabilities essential for precision strikes.
What is confirmed
- President Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine will resume strikes on Russian oil refineries.
- Russia has accused Ukraine of attacking an oil refinery.
- The pause on striking energy sites ended following fresh Russian attacks.
- Zelenskyy stated he feels betrayed by President Trump.
- Ukraine has abandoned a truce regarding energy infrastructure.
Still unconfirmed
- Starlink and Starshield services were restored to full capacity during the overnight strike.
- Zelenskyy is in Brussels seeking more support from European leaders.
What to watch next
- Official Russian confirmation of refinery damage and scale of losses
- Response from the Trump administration to the collapse of the energy ceasefire
- Further statements from European leaders regarding support for Ukraine in Brussels
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- The New York Times — Zelensky Says Ukraine Will Resume Russian Refinery Strikes, Defying Trump
- NBC News — ‘We’re done’: Ukraine resumes strikes on Russian oil refineries as anger mounts with Trump
- Yahoo — Zelenskiy says Ukraine will resume strikes on Russian refineries, FT reports
- Axios — Ukraine hits Russian refinery as Starlink satellite services are restored
- BBC — Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking oil refinery after Zelensky says strikes to resume
- The Seattle Times — Ukraine abandons truce and attacks Russian oil refinery as Zelenskyy says he feels betrayed by Trump
- The Guardian — Russia and Ukraine trade strikes as Trump ‘energy ceasefire’ collapses
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