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Ukraine says it hits 2 major Russian oil refineries hours after Zelenskyy's meeting with Trump
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· July 29, 2026
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Key takeaway This move is part of Ukraine's efforts to increase pressure on Moscow.
Ukrainian forces have conducted long-range strikes on Russian oil facilities. The latest operation targeted two major oil refineries, which were hit overnight. This move is part of Ukraine's efforts to increase pressure on Moscow.
The strikes are the latest in a series of almost daily attacks using domestically developed drones and missiles. Ukrainian officials have reported the incidents, but details of the operation are limited. For more information on the situation, readers can refer to the source.
The ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia continues to escalate, with Ukraine using various tactics to exert economic, military, and diplomatic pressure on Moscow.
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Category: business ·
Published: July 29, 2026 ·
Source: Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) ·
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