Ukraine continues striking Russian oil refineries despite Trump warnings

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Oct, 14:33 · Archive

Ukraine struck Russian oil refineries overnight despite Donald Trump blaming such attacks for raising global fuel prices.

Ukraine conducted overnight strikes on Russian oil refineries in the Samara region, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. A Russian vessel in the Black Sea was also hit in what the Mirror described as one of Ukraine's biggest attacks, targeting major oil complexes and chemical plants.

Donald Trump has warned that Ukraine's attacks on Russian energy supplies are exacerbating a global diesel shortage and raising fuel prices, which he views as damaging before crucial elections. Ukraine is continuing these strikes despite Trump's opposition to them.

How it is being reported

• Kyiv defies Trump with massive drone barrage against Russian oilThe Mirror · 2 Oct, 12:31
• Ukraine persists with Russian oil refinery strikes, defying Trump on fuel price warningsThe Guardian · 1 Oct, 13:09

In this story: Ukraine · Russia · Volodymyr Zelenskyy · Donald Trump · Samara · Black Sea

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