Ukraine Resumes Strikes on Russian Oil Refineries, Zelensky Says 'We're Done'
Ukraine has resumed strikes on Russian oil refineries after a brief pause, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky. Russia accused Ukraine of attacking a refinery on Thursday, and Zelensky confirmed that such strikes, which had been halted at the request of the United States, would continue. He said he had restricted attacks for three days while Russia continued striking Ukraine's energy infrastructure. "We're done," Zelensky told the Financial Times, signaling a shift in strategy. Russian President Vladimir Putin said Kyiv had also tried to hit refineries on Wednesday, which Ukraine denied, but claimed there had been no "significant damage." The strikes are part of Ukraine's efforts to disrupt Russian fuel supplies and military logistics. BBC News reports on the escalating attacks and the international reaction. The resumption of strikes could further strain relations between Ukraine and its allies, particularly the U.S. Watch to understand the implications for the war and global energy markets.