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Ukraine resumes attacks on Russian oil refineries, officials say : NPR
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Key Points:
- Ukrainian drones attacked a refinery in Russia's Ryazan region, causing a fire, shortly after President Zelenskyy declared a brief truce with Moscow was over amid rising tensions with the U.S.
- Zelenskyy expressed frustration with the U.S., particularly under President Trump, for limiting intelligence sharing and restricting the use of U.S.-made Starlink terminals, which he said hindered Ukraine's defense capabilities.
- The Ukrainian leader criticized Trump's deal to import Russian diesel, calling it a betrayal that would enable Russia to continue its invasion of Ukraine, and said Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries would resume.
- Russia launched a large-scale drone attack on Ukraine, killing three civilians and injuring six in the Kirovohrad region, while Ukrainian air defenses intercepted hundreds of drones during the assault.
- Both sides reported downing numerous drones overnight, with Russia claiming to have destroyed Ukrainian drones and vessels carrying military cargo, highlighting ongoing intense military exchanges.
