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Zelensky vows Ukraine will strike Russian oil refineries

Zelensky said Ukraine will intensify strikes on Russian oil refineries after Moscow's bombardments, as Kyiv reported territorial gains in Donbas.

SourcesThe Times of India08:52 UTCThe Independent09:19 UTCSave

Key points

From The Independent’s report
  • Zelensky says Ukraine will intensify strikes on Russian oil refineries after Moscow bombardments.
  • Ukraine claims a new Russian doctrine expands attacks to infrastructure and non-military sites.
  • Zelenskiy cites gathered documents supporting Putin's wider target scope before winter.
  • Ukraine reports counteroffensive 'Vivaldi' has reclaimed about 140 sq km in Donbas.
  • Zelensky warns against diplomacy while Moscow continues energy-targeted strikes.

Why it matters. Ukraine says Russian doctrine broadens targets to infrastructure and non-military sites, raising concern over energy attacks before winter.

What to watch. Further refinery strikes, Russia's winter targeting, Ukraine's reported Vivaldi counteroffensive, and diplomacy while energy bombardments continue.

Coverage

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“Zelensky vows Ukraine will strike Russian oil refineries after city bombardments”

Key points from The Independent
  • Zelensky says Ukraine will intensify strikes on Russian oil refineries after Moscow bombardments.
  • Ukraine claims a new Russian doctrine expands attacks to infrastructure and non-military sites.
  • Zelenskiy cites gathered documents supporting Putin's wider target scope before winter.
  • Ukraine reports counteroffensive 'Vivaldi' has reclaimed about 140 sq km in Donbas.
  • Zelensky warns against diplomacy while Moscow continues energy-targeted strikes.
SourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Independent

Coverage

Oldest first · UTC
SourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Independent“Zelensky vows Ukraine will strike Russian oil refineries after city bombardments”
Key points from The Independent
  • Zelensky says Ukraine will intensify strikes on Russian oil refineries after Moscow bombardments.
  • Ukraine claims a new Russian doctrine expands attacks to infrastructure and non-military sites.
  • Zelenskiy cites gathered documents supporting Putin's wider target scope before winter.
  • Ukraine reports counteroffensive 'Vivaldi' has reclaimed about 140 sq km in Donbas.
  • Zelensky warns against diplomacy while Moscow continues energy-targeted strikes.

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