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Ukraine persists with Russian oil refinery strikes, defying Trump on fuel price warnings

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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Business category. Published on October 1, 2026 • Originally reported by Pjotr Sauer in Kyiv. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.

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Ukraine is pressing on with strikes on Russian oil refineries, defying Donald Trump, who blames the attacks for exacerbating a global diesel shortage and pushing up fuel prices.

Kyiv struck an oil facility in Russia’s southern Samara region overnight, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Thursday in a statement on social media. The Ukrainian president added that a Russian vessel in the Black Sea was hit, as well as a launch and storage site for attack drones in the Oryol region.

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