# Zelensky says Ukraine paused strikes on Russian refineries for three days as Russia hit energy sites

https://mins.news/en/item/118996

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-10-28 11:47 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-paused-attacks-on-oil-refineries-for-3-days-as-russia-continued-strikes-on-energy-infrastructure-zelensky-says/

> At a closed-door briefing, Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine suspended attacks on Russian oil refineries during the first 72 hours of an energy truce, while Russia continued striking Ukrainian energy infrastructure. Ukrainian forces targeted other sites and were not ordered to stop responding to Russian attacks.

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