Ukraine's General Staff strikes Russian refineries despite Trump's request
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Ukraine's General Staff said its forces struck two Russian oil refineries in Samara and Ufa on September 21-22, ignoring President Donald Trump's request to halt attacks on Russian diesel facilities. The strikes come after Trump urged President Volodymyr Zelensky on September 14 to stop targeting such infrastructure.
Key Facts
- Ukraine's General Staff acknowledged strikes on two Russian oil refineries in Samara and Ufa on September 21-22, 2026.
- President Donald Trump asked President Volodymyr Zelensky on September 14 to stop attacks on Russian diesel-related facilities.
- Russia's President Vladimir Putin said Ukrainian drone and missile attacks would not change the course of the war and that Russia had increased strikes on Ukrainian enterprises in response.
Ukrainian Strikes
Ukraine's General Staff said in a Telegram statement that its forces struck two Russian oil refineries in Samara and Ufa on September 21-22, 2026. The statement acknowledged the attacks on the refineries, which are part of Russia's oil processing industry. Earlier, Samara region was reported to have been hit by a large drone attack, with dozens of drones downed and damage to homes and vehicles.
Trump's Request
On September 14, President Donald Trump asked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to stop attacks on Russian diesel-related facilities. The Ukrainian General Staff's acknowledgment of the strikes indicates that Trump's request was ignored.
Russian Response
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Ukraine's plans to defeat Russia with missile and drone attacks were adventurous and had not produced a turning point. Putin added that Russia had only increased strikes on Ukrainian enterprises in response to the attacks.
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