Zelensky vows more refinery strikes as Russia warns of further attacks on Kyiv
Ukraine’s president alleges a wider Russian campaign against civilian infrastructure; Moscow describes its strikes as retaliation.
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine would intensify attacks on Russian oil refineries in response to an expanding Russian air campaign, according to an interview published by Reuters on October 3.
He alleged that Ukrainian intelligence had obtained documents outlining wider Russian attacks on civilian infrastructure. Reuters said the Kremlin was unavailable for comment. Russia's foreign ministry described its continuing strikes as retaliation for Ukrainian attacks and urged foreign nationals to leave Kyiv.
Zelensky's description of a new Russian doctrine remains an attributed claim. The available reporting did not independently authenticate the intelligence documents. His statement about future refinery attacks likewise sets out military intent, rather than confirming that particular operations have taken place.
