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Ukraine to Target Russian Refineries in Response to Moscow's 'New Doctrine' of Airstrikes
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Moneycontrol•03-10-2026, 21:47
Ukraine to Target Russian Refineries in Response to Moscow's 'New Doctrine' of Airstrikes
- •President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced Ukraine will intensify attacks on Russian oil refineries, responding to a new Russian policy of airstrikes targeting civilian infrastructure to force people out of cities.
- •Ukrainian intelligence reportedly obtained documents revealing Russian leader Vladimir Putin's "new doctrine" for broader military attacks on civilian targets this winter, including infrastructure, logistics, schools, and hospitals.
- •Zelenskiy stated that Putin's shift in policy aims to project strength amid military setbacks and rising casualties, while denying Ukraine will target civilians indiscriminately.
- •The ongoing Ukrainian counteroffensive, code-named "Vivaldi," has recaptured approximately 140 sq km of the Donbas region.
- •Zelenskiy urged the US not to normalize relations with Russia without ensuring peace, emphasizing that peace is more important than economic ties.
Key Questions Answered
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stated that Ukraine will double down on attacking Russian oil refineries in response to Moscow's new airstrike policy, though it will not deliberately target civilians.
Zelenskiy announced that the ongoing Vivaldi counteroffensive has successfully recaptured roughly 140 square kilometers of Ukraine's eastern Donbas region.
Ukraine recently made its first combat use of the domestically made FP-7 ballistic missile and is currently pressuring manufacturers to finish a longer-range FP-9 model this autumn.
