Ukraine to hit Russian refineries in response to Moscow's 'new doctrine' of airstrikes, Zelenskyy says
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 Zelenskyy said. Ukraine's intelligence services has obtained documents showing that Russian leader Vladimir Putin had issued a "new doctrine" of military attacks on a…
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine announced plans to intensify attacks on Russian oil refineries in response to Moscow's new doctrine of airstrikes aimed at forcing citizens to evacuate cities like Kyiv. According to Zelenskyy, Ukrainian intelligence has obtained documents confirming that Russian President Vladimir Putin had instituted this new strategy prior to the upcoming winter months.
These documents revealed that the Kremlin's policy allows them to strike a wide range of targets, including civilian infrastructure, logistics, and essential facilities such as roads, schools, and hospitals.
Zelenskyy informed Reuters in an interview that the ultimate goal of these military operations is to pressure individuals to abandon their cities and towns. The president emphasized that driving this shift in policy is Putin's ambition to project strength while his military faces setbacks in a crucial frontline region and incurs higher casualty rates. While the Kremlin declined to comment on Saturday, a statement was released urging foreign nationals to leave Ukraine.
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