Moscow unveils 'new doctrine' targeting Ukrainian civilians, Zelensky vows to respond with more energy strikes
Zelensky said that Ukrainian intelligence obtained documents revealing that Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a "new doctrine" allowing Russian forces to launch broader strikes against Ukrainian civilian targets this upcoming winter.
On October 3, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine announced that his country would intensify attacks on Russian energy infrastructure following a new doctrine revealed by Russian President Vladimir Putin. The doctrine permits Russian forces to target civilian facilities such as roads, schools, hospitals, and infrastructure to pressure Ukrainian citizens to abandon their homes.
Zelensky stated that Ukrainian intelligence had obtained documents confirming Putin's new policy. The president emphasized that Russia's ongoing losses and casualties had prompted this shift in strategy. Despite Moscow's increasing attacks on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure, including bridges and medical facilities, Zelensky vowed to respond by targeting Russian energy sites, particularly oil refineries, which provide financial support for Russia's war efforts.
However, Zelensky explicitly ruled out targeting Russian civilians. In response to the escalating confrontations, Ukraine announced it would produce domestically developed long-range ballistic missiles, with the FP-9 model expected to be ready by autumn.
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