Ukraine will hit Russian refineries in response to Moscow’s ‘new doctrine’ of airstrikes, Zelenskiy says
Summary
Ukraine will step up attacks on Russian oil refineries after Moscow’s new airstrike doctrine, while avoiding civilian targets, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said. He also said Ukraine’s counteroffensive in Donbas is ongoing and that Kyiv is working on new air defenses, long-range weapons and European funding to sustain the war effort.
Key Points
- Ukraine will respond to Russia’s intensified airstrikes by targeting Russian oil refineries and other energy assets, not civilians.
- Zelenskiy said Russian forces are using a new doctrine that expands attacks on infrastructure, logistics, roads, schools and hospitals to pressure people to flee cities.
- He said Ukraine’s counteroffensive in Donbas has recaptured about 140 sq km and is still underway.
- Kyiv is developing new interceptor drones, seeking more air-defense ammunition, and working with European partners to cover a $27 billion defense-budget gap.
