Ukraine Holds Off Refinery Attacks for Second Day After Trump Ceasefire Claim

Oct. 13, 2026 General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Ukrainian forces appeared to refrain from targeting Russian oil refineries during an overnight drone attack Tuesday, the second day since U.S. President Donald Trump announced an “energy ceasefire.” Ukraine has not carried out strikes on Russian oil refineries, or the energy sector in general, for the two days since the American President announced an energy ceasefire, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. However, Zelensky said, “Russia did not heed the American President. During this time, the Russians have attacked both our energy facilities and our critical infrastructure, sending absolutely clear signals that they have no intention of refraining from strikes on Ukraine.” The Kremlin said Monday that talks regarding a potential energy ceasefire were continuing. Russia’s Defense Ministry said its air defense systems intercepted 604 Ukrainian drones over 15 Russian regions between Monday evening and Tuesday morning. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said “a majority” of the 417 Ukrainian drones launched toward the capital region had been “neutralized,” 65 of them directly on approach to the capital. The air raid alerts caused flight delays and cancellations for around 150 flights at four Moscow airports, including around 100 at Vnukovo airport. Ukrainian drones damaged industrial zones at the chemical hub of Nevinnomysk in the Stavropol region, according to the regional governor. Belgorod region Governor Alexander Shuvayev said two men were killed in Ukrainian drone attacks over the past 24 hours. A school building was damaged in the Kaluga region. Russia’s Defense Ministry said it carried out strikes against a Ukrainian missile and drone production workshop in Kyiv, a logistics center in Ternivka and other non-refinery targets. Reuters contributed reporting. Read more about: Drones , Ukraine war Sign up for our free weekly newsletter Our weekly newsletter contains a hand-picked selection of news, features, analysis and more from The Moscow Times. You will receive it in your mailbox every Friday. Never miss the latest news from Russia. Preview Subscribers agree to the Privacy Policy We sent a confirmation to your email. Please confirm your subscription. A Message from The Moscow Times: Dear readers, We are facing unprecedented challenges. Russia's Prosecutor General's Office has designated The Moscow Times as an "undesirable" organization, criminalizing our work and putting our staff at risk of prosecution. This follows our earlier unjust labeling as a "foreign agent." These actions are direct attempts to silence independent journalism in Russia. The authorities claim our work "discredits the decisions of the Russian leadership." We see things differently: we strive to provide accurate, unbiased reporting on Russia. We, the journalists of The Moscow Times, refuse to be silenced. But to continue our work, we need your help. Your support, no matter how small, makes a world of difference. If you can, please support us monthly starting from just $2. It's quick to set up, and every contribution makes a significant impact. By supporting The Moscow Times, you're defending open, independent journalism in the face of repression. Thank you for standing with us. Once Monthly Annual Continue Not ready to support today? Remind me later. × Remind me next month Remind me Thank you! Your reminder is set. We will send you one reminder email a month from now. For details on the personal data we collect and how it is used, please see our Privacy Policy. Read more Russian Overnight Strikes Across Ukraine Kill 3 The attacks followed a barrage of Russian missiles and drones that struck infrastructure across Ukraine Sunday. 1 Min read Ukrainian Drone Attack in Occupied Kherson Kills 4, Kremlin-Backed Governor Says Meanwhile, authorities in areas of Kherson still under Ukrainian control accused the Russian military of killing a man. 1 Min read Ukrainian Drones Hit Major Russian Oil Refinery, Chemical Plant Both facilities are located roughly 1,500 kilometers away from the Ukrainian border. 2 Min read Russia Intensified Drone, Missile Strikes on Ukraine in September – AFP Analysis Russia fired some 5,638 long-range drones and 185 missiles in overnight attacks throughout the month — up 36% compared with August. 2 Min read