Ukraine will hit Russian refineries in response to Moscow's 'new doctrine' of airstrikes, Zelenskyy says

Kyiv — President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine will intensify attacks on Russian oil refineries in response to Moscow's new doctrine of airstrikes. The goal is to compel residents to abandon cities like Kyiv, Zelenskyy stated. Ukraine's intelligence agencies have uncovered documents indicating that Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a new military strategy targeting a wide array of civilian infrastructure, including roads, schools, and hospitals.

"We saw documents and we know that they allow them to attack infrastructure, logistics, and especially to attack in the cities, in the villages, everywhere," Zelenskyy explained to Reuters. The purpose of this escalation is to pressure individuals to flee the capital and other urban areas. While the Kremlin did not respond to comments, a statement was released urging foreign nationals to leave Ukraine.