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Zelenskyy says Ukraine has hit a Russian oil refinery for the second time in a week
By Samya Kullab And Illia Novikov, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 1, 2026
· 4 min read
Ukrainian forces struck Russia's major Ufa oil refinery for the second time in a week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday.Almost daily long-range attacks on Russian oil facilities have created a fuel crisis and heaped political pressure on the Kremlin as its all-out invasion o...
Key takeaway The Ufa refinery is one of Russia’s largest producers of lubricants and is located more than 1,000 kilometers (600 miles) from Ukraine, Zelenskyy said on social media.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
San Antonio 's own connection to the global energy market means that developments like the Ukrainian strike on Russia's Ufa oil refinery can have ripple effects locally. As one of the largest cities in a major oil-producing state, San Antonio's economy is intertwined with the energy sector. While the immediate impact of fuel rationing in Russia may not be felt directly in San Antonio, the city's businesses and residents should be aware of the potential long-term consequences on global energy prices. Furthermore, the growing interest in Ukrainian military technology, including drones, could lead to new opportunities for San Antonio's own defense industry, which has a significant presence in the city. As the situation continues to unfold, San Antonio's leaders and residents should keep a close eye on how these global events may shape the city's economic and industrial landscape.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Ukrainian forces struck Russia's major Ufa oil refinery for the second time in a week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday.Almost daily long-range attacks on Russian oil facilities have created a fuel crisis and heaped political pressure on the Kremlin as its all-out invasion o...
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