Zelensky: Strikes on Russian Oil Refineries and Visits by US Envoys to Kyiv and Moscow
On September 7, Volodymyr Zelensky reported strikes on oil refineries in Ryazan and Perm regions and Tatarstan, as well as on a drone storage and launch facility in Kursk Oblast. He had previously spoken of upcoming visits by US special envoys to Kyiv and Moscow. According to him, much could change in the war in September.
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· 8Зеленский заявил об ударах по российским НПЗ и объектам беспилотников
1Зеленский: спецпредставители США посетят Киев и Москву в ближайшие дни
2Зеленский заявил, что в сентябре многое может измениться после переговоров с посланниками Трампа
3Зеленский заявил об ударах по 16 целям в России
4Зеленский проводит саммит Коалиции желающих в Киеве 24 августа
5Зеленский поставил задачу запускать по России 1000 дронов в день
6Зеленский предупредил, что воздушное пространство России становится небезопасным для авиакомпаний
7Ukraine Says It Hit Russia's Ryazan Refinery as Moscow Strikes
8Key points
- On September 7, Volodymyr Zelensky reported strikes on oil refineries in Ryazan and Perm regions and Tatarstan, a drone storage and launch facility in Kursk Oblast, and a target in the Black Sea.
- On September 3, Zelensky said that US special envoys would visit Kyiv and Moscow in the coming days and that preliminary dates for a personal meeting had been set.
- In a video address, Zelensky said that much could change in September after talks with Witkoff and Kushner, and that intelligence from Ukraine and its partners indicates Putin's desire to continue the war.
- On August 26, Zelensky reported strikes on 16 targets in Russia, including oil facilities, airfields, missile units, and infrastructure.
- Zelensky set a goal of increasing the number of daily long-range drones launched at Russia to 1,000, while the current average was 300.
What happened
The Ryazan oil refinery was among the targets hit. In Kursk Oblast, a facility used for storing and launching attack drones was hit, and a target in the Black Sea was also struck. Zelensky called these strikes a justified response to Russian attacks.
Why it matters
Zelensky said that much could change in the war in September after talks with US representatives. He stressed the importance of steps Washington could take to push Moscow to end the war. At the same time, intelligence from Ukraine and partner countries indicates Russian President Vladimir Putin's desire to continue the war.
What changed
On August 26, Zelensky reported strikes on 16 targets in Russia, including oil facilities, airfields, missile units, and infrastructure. At that time he said the strikes were carried out by long-range missiles and affected Russian logistics.
Who's affected
The strikes hit the Ryazan oil refinery, refineries in Perm Krai and Tatarstan, and a drone storage and launch facility in Kursk Oblast. The Ryazan refinery, owned by Rosneft, is located 193 km southeast of Moscow and has a design capacity of about 340,000 barrels of crude oil per day. It has been attacked repeatedly in recent months.
What to watch
US special envoys will visit Kyiv and Moscow in the coming days; preliminary dates for a personal meeting have been set. US representatives are preparing for contacts with the Russian side.
Previously
- On August 24, Zelensky held a summit of the Coalition of the Willing in Kyiv to coordinate military support and air defense.
- On September 1, Zelensky warned that Russian airspace was becoming unsafe for airlines.
What's Next
US special envoys will visit Kyiv and Moscow in the coming days, and preliminary dates for a personal meeting have been set.