Ukraine will hit Russian refineries in response to Moscow's 'new doctrine' of airstrikes
KYIV: Ukraine will double down on attacking Russian oil refineries in response to a new policy of airstrikes by Moscow designed to force people to abandon Kyiv and other cities, but will not target civilians, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said. Ukrainian intelligence has obtained documents showing that Russian leader Vladimir Putin had issued a “new doctrine” of military attacks on a much broader…
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy of Ukraine stated on Saturday that his country will continue to target Russian oil refineries in retaliation for Moscow's new doctrine of targeting civilian infrastructure to force people to flee cities like Kyiv. Zelenskiy said Ukrainian intelligence had obtained documents confirming Putin's new policy of striking civilian targets, including roads, schools and hospitals.
He said the goal is to pressure people to leave Kyiv and other cities, but stressed that Ukrainian forces will not target civilians. The ongoing Ukrainian counteroffensive in the Donbas region had recaptured around 140 square kilometers, but Russia has insisted on controlling the entire region as a condition for peace talks, which Zelenskiy said he has not seen any interest from Russia in.
Russian drones and missiles have been targeting energy and telecom assets in Kyiv, including the bridges across the Dnipro river. Ukraine will respond by hitting Russian energy infrastructure, particularly oil refineries, but will not target civilian objects. Zelenskiy urged the US not to normalize relations with Russia before ensuring a return to peace, warning that peace is more important than any economic gains.
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