Russia says Ukraine resumed strikes on oil refineries
Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Alexander Novak said Ukrainian forces again attacked Russian oil refineries after a short pause. According to him, one plant received minor damage.
Yulduz Salimov1 min read
Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Alexander Novak said on Friday that Ukrainian forces had resumed strikes on Russian oil refineries after a short pause. Novak's remarks were reported to journalists on 30 October 2026.
According to Novak, a further attack on four refineries took place on Friday: three refineries and one gas-chemical complex. "There is minor damage at one plant, but overall our protection system, counter-air defence, worked," he said.
Novak also said that Russian companies are currently dealing with issues related to protecting facilities.
Background
According to available reports, Kyiv had temporarily halted strikes on refineries under diplomatic pressure from Washington. These reports have not been officially confirmed in Novak's statement.
Source: azernews.az
