‹ 4 October
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Zelensky vows Ukraine will strike Russian oil refineries

They publishedZelensky vows Ukraine will strike Russian oil refineries after city bombardments
Why it matters
What
Zelensky said Ukraine will intensify strikes on Russian oil refineries after Moscow's bombardments, as Kyiv reported territorial gains in Donbas.
Why
Ukraine says Russian doctrine broadens targets to infrastructure and non-military sites, raising concern over energy attacks before winter.
Watch
Further refinery strikes, Russia's winter targeting, Ukraine's reported Vivaldi counteroffensive, and diplomacy while energy bombardments continue.
Where the coverage comes from
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How it unfolded — every article
4 Oct, 09:19ZThe Independent🇬🇧lead
Summary
  • Zelensky says Ukraine will intensify strikes on Russian oil refineries after Moscow bombardments.
  • Ukraine claims a new Russian doctrine expands attacks to infrastructure and non-military sites.
  • Zelenskiy cites gathered documents supporting Putin's wider target scope before winter.
  • Ukraine reports counteroffensive 'Vivaldi' has reclaimed about 140 sq km in Donbas.
  • Zelensky warns against diplomacy while Moscow continues energy-targeted strikes.