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Ukraine says attacks knocked out over half of Russia's oil refining capacity

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Ukraine says its long-range strikes have neutralized over half of Russia's oil refining capacity…

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  • Reported by ABC News and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:34:35 UTC.

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  2. West Asian crude oil exports exceed pre-war levels but tanker attacks increase

  3. Russia ramps up attacks on Kyiv infrastructure as U.S. makes fresh push for peace talks

  4. Pakistan installs fishing nets at security outposts to block drone attacks

  5. Russia's attacks on Ukraine escalate as its drones target bridges in Kyiv

  6. Ukraine says attacks knocked out over half of Russia's oil refining capacity

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