Ukrainian long-range strikes on Russian oil refineries previously paused after targeting the Ryazan refinery on October 15, 2026, and an industrial facility in Surgut on October 16, 2026.

An ongoing armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine that was sparked with Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014 and escalated into a full-scale invasion in February 2022, resulting in widespread casualties, displacement and significant geopolitical consequences for Europe and the world.