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Ukraine says it will resume refinery strikes amid dispute with Washington
Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine would resume strikes on Russian oil infrastructure after restricting them for three days, arguing that Russia continued attacking Ukrainian energy facilities. Moscow accused Kyiv of a large-scale attack on a refinery near Ryazan, while Ukraine reported extensive Russian strikes and civilian deaths. Zelensky also alleged that US intelligence-sharing and Starlink-related support had been restricted to pressure Kyiv. Washington denied halting intelligence-sharing, and Ukrainian officials said Starshield service was restored while they investigated the disruption.
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What matters
- Zelensky said Ukraine would consider pausing refinery attacks if the US supplied more Patriot air-defence missiles.
- Russia’s defence ministry said missiles and drones were intercepted and debris caused a refinery fire.
- European leaders were expected to discuss the dispute and wider Black Sea and Ukrainian security risks.
Unresolved technology dispute
Ukrainian officials said a Starshield restriction affecting mobile operations was restored, but they were still establishing why it happened; earlier explanations included a technical fault and deliberate policy.
Wider strikes
Ukraine reported hundreds of drones launched against cities, with deaths in several regions, while Zelensky accused Russia of exploiting pressure on Kyiv and easing sanctions.
Context & caveats
- The article contains competing wartime claims that were not independently verified in the supplied material.
Why this made the edition
Detailed reporting separates claims by Russia, Ukraine, the US and other officials while documenting a significant shift in strike policy and uncertainty over intelligence and satellite support.
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