Ukraine says it hit Russia's largest oil refinery

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   Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil Refineries Deep in Siberia

   Ukrainian long-range strikes have neutralized over half of Russia's oil refining capacity, hitting major facilities including the Omsk oil refinery located 2,500 kilometers from the border in Siberia. The General Staff and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed strikes on multiple facilities, including installations in Bashkortostan, Ukhta, and the Samara region. The attacks triggered fires and explosions, while drawing sharp criticism from President Donald Trump. Trump called for a new Ukrainian president and warned Zelenskyy to halt the refinery attacks over global fuel concerns following a diesel agreement with Russia.

   Why it matters

   The escalating drone campaign targets Russia's energy infrastructure far beyond the frontline, severely degrading the nation's refining capacity. These strikes have sparked friction with Washington, as the Trump administration pressures Kyiv to cease refinery attacks to protect global fuel supplies and American consumers. Meanwhile, Ukraine's intelligence indicates Russia is preparing a massive attack.

   What is confirmed

   • Ukraine says its long-range strikes have neutralized over half of Russia's oil refining capacity.
   • Ukrainian defense forces struck the Omsk Oil Refinery 2,500 kilometers from the border using upgraded FP-1 drones.
   • Donald Trump said it is time for Ukraine to get a new president, warning Volodymyr Zelenskyy to stop attacking Russian oil refineries over global fuel concerns.
   • Ukrainian strikes damaged 14 oil storage tanks in Russia's Samara region, according to the General Staff.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Putin has told military leaders to abandon the rules of war, according to Zelenskyy.

   What to watch next

   • Whether Ukraine maintains its suspension of refinery strikes under continued pressure from the Trump administration.
   • The scale and timing of the anticipated massive Russian attack reported by Ukrainian intelligence.
   • Any further diplomatic or economic fallout between Washington and Kyiv regarding the Russian diesel agreement.
   Sources used for this update (24)

   1. Financial Times — Putin has told military leaders to abandon rules of war, Zelenskyy says
   2. abcnews.com — Ukraine says attacks knocked out over half of Russia's oil refining capacity
   3. AP News — Ukraine claims its attacks have taken out more than half of Russia’s oil refining capacity
   4. Reuters — Ukraine's Zelenskiy says intelligence shows Russia is preparing massive attack
   5. Ukrinform — Ukrainian strikes damage 14 oil storage tanks in Russia's Samara region – General Staff
   6. Українська правда — Drones halt operations at another Russian oil refinery
   7. Ukrinform — Ukrainian forces strike Gazprom oil refinery in Bashkortostan
   8. Reuters — Ukraine says it hit Russia's largest oil refinery
   9. www.kyivpost.com — Ukraine’s Spec Ops Hit Omsk Oil Refinery 2,500 km Away ...
   10. kyivindependent.com — Drones reportedly strike Russia's Omsk oil refinery in ...
   11. kyivindependent.com — Russian oil refinery in Salavat hit by Ukraine, General Staff ...
   12. The Hill — ‘No rules now’ — Putin’s war of open lawlessness is already targeting Europe
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