Zelenskyy Confirms Continued Strikes on Russian Oil Refineries Following Energy Grid Attacks
President Zelenskyy announces Ukraine is resuming drone strikes on Russian oil refineries to retaliate against attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure.
POLICY WIRE — Kyiv, Ukraine — President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Friday that Ukraine is maintaining its offensive against the Russian Federation’s oil refining sector. These retaliatory actions come as a direct response to ongoing Russian missile strikes targeting Ukraine’s critical energy infrastructure.
Following a brief period of inactivity, Kyiv has resumed its drone campaign against Russian fuel facilities. One recent operation successfully targeted an oil plant located in the Ryazan region.
Zelenskyy noted that the Russian campaign against the Ukrainian power grid has already left approximately 600,000 citizens without reliable energy access. In response, the president stated that Ukraine has already identified its next set of measures to disrupt the Russian oil industry.
The Ukrainian leader emphasized that operations against Russian refining capabilities will persist as long as Moscow continues to strike Ukrainian energy targets. Amid the military escalation, Zelenskyy issued a call for Russia to engage in genuine diplomatic negotiations.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
