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Ukraine strikes 2 oil refineries in Russia: Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that Ukrainian forces had carried out overnight strikes on two oil refineries in Russia, reported Xinhua. In a post on X, Zelensky said one of the targets was the Slavyansk oil refinery in Russia's Krasnodar region, about 300 km from the frontline. Local media reported that the refinery has an annual processing capacity of some 4 million tons of oil. He said another refinery in Russia's Yaroslavl region, about 700 km from the Ukrainian-Russian border, was also targeted, but did not give further details. Zelensky said the strikes were aimed at weakening Russia's ability to sustain its war effort. Each of our long-range sanctions means fewer resources serving Russia's war machine, and another step toward peace, he wrote.
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Ukrainska Pravda
· Jun 28, 2026
Zelenskyy: "Long-range sanctions" hit two more Russian oil refineries – video
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that Ukraine's long-range sanctions (long-range strikes) hit two oil refineries in Russia on the night of 27-28 June.
The Hill
· Jul 9, 2026
Ukraine targets Russian oil facilities after Zelensky meets with Trump
Ukraine targeted Russian oil facilities on Thursday after President Volodymyr Zelensky met with President Trump on the sidelines of the NATO Summit in Turkey. Ukrainian forces struck two oil depots, one in Stavropol and the other in Tver, that are approximately 500 kilometers from the front line, according to Zelensky. “Units of Ukraine's Defense Forces also struck...
The Kyiv Independent
· Jul 6, 2026
Russia’s largest oil refinery in flames as Ukraine strikes Omsk, 2,500 km away from border
The Omsk refinery was the last of Russia's 11 largest gasoline producers to be hit by Ukrainian forces.
Kyiv Post
· Jul 1, 2026
Ukraine Hits Targets 1,300 km Inside Russia, Striking Ufa Oil Refinery and Penza Missile-Linked Plant
Ukraine struck an oil refinery in Ufa and a military-industrial facility in Russia’s Penza region, Zelensky said. He added the refinery is over 1,300 km from the front line and part of Ukraine’s “long-range sanctions” strategy targeting Russia’s war infrastructure. Ukrainian and OSINT monitors also reported damage to facilities linked to missile component production and energy infrastructure, while Russian authorities confirmed widespread drone interceptions across multiple regions.
South China Morning Post
· Jul 11, 2026
Russia’s diesel export ban deals fresh blow to strained energy market
Russia’s decision to ban diesel exports this week has roiled global energy markets, exacerbating shortages of the industrial fuel and sending prices soaring, even in countries that no longer buy the fuel from Moscow. Diesel accounts for the largest share of global oil consumption and soaring prices can ripple through the global economy given its wide range of uses, from industrial machinery and farm equipment to heavy transport and electricity generation. Supply has remained tight for years due...
Anadolu Agency
· Jun 28, 2026
Russia says 2 people killed in overnight Ukrainian drone attack
Zelenskyy says Ukraine hit 2 more Russian oil refineries in 2 different Russian regions
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Related coverage for "Ukraine strikes 2 oil refineries in Russia: Zelensky": Ukrainska Pravda — Zelenskyy: "Long-range sanctions" hit two more Russian oil refineries – video. The Hill — Ukraine targets Russian oil facilities after Zelensky meets with Trump. The Kyiv Independent — Russia’s largest oil refinery in flames as Ukraine strikes Omsk, 2,500 km away from border. Kyiv Post — Ukraine Hits Targets 1,300 km Inside Russia, Striking Ufa Oil Refinery and Penza Missile-Linked Plant. South China Morning Post — Russia’s diesel export ban deals fresh blow to strained energy market. Anadolu Agency — Russia says 2 people killed in overnight Ukrainian drone attack