Ukraine vows increased refinery attacks following intense Russian airstrikes
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Ukraine plans to intensify strikes on Russian oil refineries following new airstrikes against Kyiv bridges.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced that the country will intensify drone and missile strikes against Russian oil refineries. The escalation comes in direct response to a new wave of Russian airstrikes targeting bridges and infrastructure in Kyiv and other urban areas. Kyiv maintains that its retaliatory energy operations will strictly avoid civilian targets.
- Ukrainian authorities stated the stepped-up refinery campaign is a direct retaliation against Moscow's new air campaign.
- Russian forces have specifically targeted bridges in the capital city of Kyiv alongside other urban centers.
- President Zelenskiy reiterated that military strategy prohibits targeting civilian infrastructure during these operations.
Why it matters
Energy infrastructure has become a primary target in the ongoing conflict, with both nations utilizing long-range strikes to disrupt fuel supplies and economic stability.
What outlets agree on
Both sources confirm that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has pledged to intensify attacks on Russian energy infrastructure in response to renewed airstrikes on Kyiv and other cities.
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- Deutsche WelleUkraine to step up oil attacks as Russia hits Kyiv bridges2h ago · open ↗
- The Straits TimesUkraine will hit Russian refineries in response to Moscow’s ‘new doctrine’ of airstrikes3h ago · open ↗
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