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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Oil refinery north of Moscow hit by overnight drone strikes, Zelensky says

‘Every day, we respond to aggression. Russia must choose peace,’ Ukrainian president says

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Maira Butt & Maryam Zakir-HussainThursday 17 September 2026 12:30 BST

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*Zelensky shares footage saying oil refinery north of Moscow hit by overnight drone strikes*

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A Ukrainian drone attack damaged an oil ⁠refinery in the Russian city of Yaroslavl, Ukraine’s president confirmed on Thursday.

Authorities in Russia's southern region of Krasnodar said a fire broke out at an industrial site after drone debris fell on it.

In a post on X, Volodymyr Zelensky wrote: “Last night, in a joint operation by the Security Service of Ukraine, the Unmanned Systems Forces, the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine, and the Foreign Intelligence Service, the Yaroslavl oil refinery was hit.”

Zelensky hailed “good results in the Black Sea”, adding: “Every day, we respond to aggression. Russia must choose peace.”

He added: “The Security Service also carried out a precise strike on a military airfield in Rostov – the damage to an An-12, two An-26s, and three helicopters has been confirmed.”

Meanwhile, overnight Russian strikes on Kyiv and the port city of Odesa have left at least 18 injured as the Ukrainian military warned of incoming jet-powered Russian drones in several Ukrainian cities.

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* Five killed in Russian drone attack on bus and train in southern Ukraine
* 13 injured in overnight Russian strikes on Kyiv
* Ukraine tests new anti-drone weapon during latest barrage of Russian attacks

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The US house of representatives on Wednesday passed a major sanctions and tariff bill to intensify economic pressure on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, allowing the Donald Trump administration to impose strict tariffs of up to 100 per cent on nations like India.

This is done to reduce the dependence of India and other buyers on Russian oil, as well as to extend sanctions on Iran. The bill is awaiting Mr Trump’s signature after which it will be signed into a law.

India has vowed to remain committed to ensuring its energy security after US lawmakers approved the legislation that heavily penalises buyers of Russian oil and gas.

US prepares 100% tariffs for countries importing Russian oil

Graham’s bill to hit Russian oil importers has potential implications for US-India ties and international energy market, says New Delhi

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17 September 2026 12:30

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In pictures: Aftermath of a Russian drone strike in Kyiv

!Employees carry debris from a school that was damaged by a nearby impact after Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, September 17, 2026.

*Employees carry debris from a school that was damaged by a nearby impact after Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, September 17, 2026.(Reuters)*

!Emergency workers carry equipment to an apartment building that was damaged by a nearby impact during Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, September 17, 2026.

*Emergency workers carry equipment to an apartment building that was damaged by a nearby impact during Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, September 17, 2026.(Reuters)*

!A man walks outside a school that was damaged by a nearby impact after Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, September 17, 2026.

*A man walks outside a school that was damaged by a nearby impact after Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, September 17, 2026.(Reuters)*

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17 September 2026 12:00

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Ukraine 'preparing meetings in US with our partners', says Zelensky

Ukraine is preparing for discussions in the US, according to president Volodymyr Zelensky in a nightly address released on Wednesday night.

“We are preparing meetings in the U.S. with our partners. This concerns negotiations – bringing peace closer – and some other important issues, including energy, food security, and weapons,” he said.

“There will be new support packages for Ukraine, air defence in particular.”

Maira Butt

17 September 2026 11:30

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Full story: UK armed forces member killed in Ukraine road traffic accident named by MoD

A 40-year-old intelligence officer has died in a road collision in Ukraine, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed.

Major Paul Wilks was killed in a traffic accident away from the front lines on Saturday 12 September.

Having commissioned from Sandhurst in 2012, he spent his entire military career serving in the Intelligence Corps.

UK armed forces member killed in Ukraine road traffic accident named

Major Paul Wilks, 40, was killed in a traffic accident away from the front lines on Saturday

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17 September 2026 11:00

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Russian forces hit vessels used by Ukrainian military, defence ministry says

Russian forces struck overnight vessels used by the Ukrainian military, the Russian defence ministry said on Thursday.

Maira Butt

17 September 2026 10:30

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War between Russia and Europe would be ‘very short’, Putin’s foreign minister warns

Russia’s foreign minister Sergei Lavrov has warned a war with Europe would be “very short”, amid mounting tensions with Moscow.

Lavrov insisted Russia has “no interest” in attacking Western countries but that if it were attacked first, it would retaliate and the outcome would be swift.

“Russia has repeatedly said that we are not going to attack Western countries and have no interest in doing so,” he said in comments made at the International Youth Festival in Yekaterinburg on Wednesday.

War between Russia and Europe would be ‘very short’, Putin’s foreign minister warns

Veteran Putin ally Sergei Lavrov suggested a fight with Europe would not prove difficult for Moscow

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