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Ukrainian Strikes Ignite Russian Refineries, Zelensky Meets Trump

7/29/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Ukrainian long-range drone and missile strikes hit Russia's Ryazan and Perm oil refineries overnight.
The Ryazan refinery, with about 17 million tons annual capacity, caught fire, injuring six people who were hospitalized.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy posted that Russia must feel a higher daily cost for the war.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met President Donald Trump in Washington on July 28, 2026, briefing more than 60 senators.

History

Historical Context

During the Gulf War, the U.S.-led coalition began an air campaign on 17 January 1991 that struck Iraq’s oil network, flying over 100,000 sorties and crippling production. Decades later, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy ordered drone attacks on Russia’s Ryazan and Perm refineries, echoing the strategy of targeting fuel hubs to force an adversary’s costly adjustments.

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Story summary

Ukrainian long-range drone and missile strikes hit Russia's Ryazan and Perm oil refineries overnight.
The Ryazan refinery, with about 17 million tons annual capacity, caught fire, injuring six people who were hospitalized.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy posted that Russia must feel a higher daily cost for the war.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met President Donald Trump in Washington on July 28, 2026, briefing more than 60 senators.

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