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Ukraine Resumes Attacks on Russian Refineries

Russian official reports resumed strikes on oil facilities following a temporary pause.

New York Editorial News Desk October 30, 2026 1 min read

The Brief

  • Ukraine resumed attacks on Russian refineries after a pause, according to Novak.
  • Three refineries and one gas chemical complex were targeted today.
  • One refinery sustained minor damage, but air defenses were effective.

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak stated that Ukraine has resumed attacks on Russian refineries following a temporary pause.

Novak reported that Ukrainian forces targeted three Russian refineries and one gas chemical complex on Friday.

He noted that one refinery suffered minor damage from the attack, but the air defense system prevented further harm.

In addition to the attacks, Novak mentioned that a government decree is being prepared to extend the ban on Russian diesel fuel exports until the end of January 2027, with some exceptions.

The deputy prime minister also provided figures for diesel fuel shipments, stating that Russia will export 2.15 million tonnes in November and 510,000 tonnes in October.

Novak confirmed that Russia has sufficient winter diesel fuel reserves to meet demand.

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