Ukraine strikes Russian refinery in Ryazan after Zelenskyy criticizes U.S. intelligence halt

Ukraine resumed attacks on Russian refineries with a drone strike in the Ryazan region Thursday, after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv's patience had run out and lifted its suspension of such strikes. Zelenskyy expressed frustration with the U.S., citing Russia's continued strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure that left 600,000 people without power, and criticized Washington's withdrawal of intelligence support and apparent favoritism toward Moscow. He said Ukraine would only halt attacks if Russia reciprocated. The Ryazan refinery, owned by Rosneft, accounts for nearly five percent of Russia's oil refining capacity. Zelenskyy also noted Europe lacks a Starlink alternative, and said he would accept a halt only in exchange for more U.S.-made Patriot interceptors.