Zelenskyy Demands More Patriot Missiles to Continue Strikes on Russian Oil Refineries

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated on October 15, 2026, that Ukraine will not halt its attacks on Russia's energy sector, including oil refineries, unless it receives additional Patriot missile systems. The demand was reported by Mehr News Agency, which cited Zelenskyy's direct statement. The United States has been a major supplier of Patriot missiles to Ukraine since the war began, according to the same source. Lenta reported that Zelenskyy announced new strikes on Russian oil refineries, but provided no details on the conditions for ceasing these attacks. The report did not specify the number of strikes, locations, or any exchange for halting the attacks. This contrasts with Mehr News Agency's detailed account of Zelenskyy's conditional stance on continuing the strikes. The strikes on Russian oil refineries are part of Ukraine's broader military strategy to disrupt Russia's energy infrastructure and economic capabilities. The conflict has led to significant damage to Russia's energy sector, with strikes being a recurring feature of Ukraine's military operations since the war began.