Ukraine resumes strikes on Russian oil refineries

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The renewed strikes risk widening the conflict’s economic and military impact by targeting infrastructure central to Russia’s fuel supply and export capacity. The development also highlights growing tensions between Kyiv and Washington: Zelenskyy had reportedly paused refinery attacks following pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump, but said Ukraine would resume them after the truce failed. The attacks come amid continuing Russian strikes on Ukrainian energy sites and disruption to a crucial military communications system, underscoring a broader escalation rather than a move toward de-escalation.

Sources: NPR, The New York Times, CNN, Reuters