Ukraine resumes strikes on Russian oil refineries
The gist
Ukraine resumed drone strikes on Russian refineries, hitting Rosneft's Ryazan plant on Oct 15.
The halt had lasted three days, so the pause's collapse tests U.S.-Ukraine support.
How it unfolded
- Oct 11, 2026Trump unilaterally announced an 'energy ceasefire' between Ukraine and Russia; Moscow never publicly confirmed agreeing to it.
- Oct 12, 2026 -14, 2026Ukraine suspended attacks on Russian energy sites for three days after Trump's announcement.
- Oct 14, 2026Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure left 600,000 people without power, according to Zelenskyy; he also said he felt betrayed by the U.S. when asked by Piers Morgan.