NewsWPLG Local 10July 29, 2026Miami-Dade
Ukraine strikes two major Russian oil refineries
Ukrainian forces conducted long-range overnight strikes against two of Russia's largest oil refineries. The action follows a recent meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. President-elect Donald Trump.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10Why It Matters
The strikes represent an escalation in Ukraine's economic and military strategy against Russia's energy infrastructure, which is a primary source of revenue for the Russian government.
Key Facts
- Ukrainian forces executed long-range strikes against two major Russian oil refineries overnight.
- The strikes occurred on the same day as a meeting between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump.
- The action is part of a broader strategy by Kyiv to increase economic, military, and diplomatic pressure on Moscow.
Who's Mentioned
personAlexus G. Grynkewich“Supreme Allied Commander Europe and Commander of U.S. European Command.”personSteve Witkoff“U.S. presidential envoy.”personOleh Syniehubov“Head of the Kharkiv regional military administration.”personVolodymyr Zelenskyy“President of Ukraine who visited Washington for talks with President Trump.”locationRussia“The nation targeted by the military strikes.”organizationRaytheon“U.S. weapons manufacturer discussing joint production with Ukraine.”personJared Kushner“U.S. presidential envoy.”personMykhailo Drapatyi“Commander-in-chief of Ukraine's military.”personMatthew Whitaker“U.S. Ambassador to NATO.”personPavel Malkov“Governor of Ryazan, Russia.”organizationLukoil“Owner of a refinery in Russia's Perm region hit by drone strikes.”organizationLockheed Martin“U.S. weapons manufacturer discussing joint production with Ukraine.”organizationWildberries“Russian online retailer that evacuated employees from a facility in Ryazan.”locationUkraine“The nation conducting the military strikes.”personDonald Trump“President of the United States who met with Zelenskyy.”