# Zelensky lifts pause on Ukraine's strikes against Russian oil refineries

https://mins.news/en/item/101000

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-10-15 07:46 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/zelensky-lifts-pause-on-ukraines-strikes-against-russian-oil-refineries/

> Zelensky said Ukraine had held off on striking Russian refineries for three days to accommodate a U.S. request. After Russia continued attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, he lifted the restrictions. He said Ukraine would need more U.S.-made Patriot interceptors, at minimum, to halt strikes on Russian energy sites.

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