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Zelenskyy Vows More Attacks on Russian Oil Refineries Amid Escalating Conflict
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CNBC Awaaz•04-10-2026, 14:17
Zelenskyy Vows More Attacks on Russian Oil Refineries Amid Escalating Conflict
- •Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine will intensify attacks on Russian oil refineries in response to Moscow's new air strike policy.
- •Zelenskyy claims Russia's new policy targets infrastructure, logistics, and various urban locations to pressure civilians to leave Kyiv and other cities.
- •Ukraine's counter-offensive, 'Vivaldi,' has reportedly reclaimed about 140 square kilometers of land in the eastern Donbas region.
- •Zelenskyy stated that Russian drones and missiles continuously attacked Kyiv over the past week, targeting energy, telecommunications, and road/rail infrastructure.
- •Ukraine announced the first combat use of its domestically produced ballistic missile FP-7, with a range of approximately 250 kilometers.
Key Questions Answered
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine will intensify strikes on Russian oil refineries in response to Moscow's new air strike policy targeting infrastructure and cities, and because these refineries provide Russia with vital war funding.
Ukraine announced the combat use of its domestically produced FP-7 ballistic missile, which has a range of approximately 250 kilometers. President Zelenskyy has also asked the manufacturer, Fire Point, to rapidly develop the long-range FP-9 missile model, which could potentially strike Moscow.
The administration of US President Donald Trump asked Ukraine to avoid targeting Russian oil facilities because such attacks are driving up global diesel prices.
