Zelensky vows to escalate refinery strikes after Russia's 'new doctrine' of strikes
Ukraine says intelligence shows Putin ordered a broader campaign against civilian infrastructure to drive people from Kyiv; Kyiv will answer by hitting Russian oil refineries, not civilians.
What to know
- Zelensky says Ukrainian intelligence has documents showing Putin ordered a broader doctrine of strikes on civilian infrastructure to force people from Kyiv and other cities.
- Ukraine will escalate attacks on Russian oil refineries in response but says it will not strike civilian targets indiscriminately in retaliation.
- Zelensky reports no sign Putin is interested in peace talks or an energy-infrastructure ceasefire, even as the Trump administration pushes to revive negotiations and has invited Putin to a December G20 summit in Miami.
- Zelensky says a counteroffensive codenamed 'Vivaldi' has retaken about 140 sq km of Donbas, territory Russia demands in full for any peace deal.
“But we will not respond, of course, just like them, on any civilian objects.”
Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine · Globe and Mail World ↗ · Oct 2
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Zelensky warns Washington against 'normalising' with Russia ahead of G20
After the Trump administration invited Putin to a G20 summit in Miami in December and discussed business deals with Russian envoys, Zelensky said he would meet Putin there for peace talks but warned the US against believing Russia would end hostilities if it secured Donbas.
“It's not fair just to normalise.”
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12 outlets Ukraine will target Russian refineries in response to Moscow’s air strikes, Zelensky says
first by Globe and Mail, 10d ago · also Japan Times, The Moscow Times, Moscow Times EN, Straits Times, CNBC, Reuters +5
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- Ukraine will hit Russian refineries in response to Moscow’s ‘new doctrine’ of airstrikes Japan Times · 10d ago
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- EXCLUSIVE: Ukraine will hit Russian refineries in response to Moscow's 'new doctrine' of airstrikes, Zelenskiy says Reuters · 10d ago
- Ukraine to target Russian refineries as Zelenskyy responds to air strikes ABC Australia · 10d ago
- Zelenskyy vows to hit Russian refineries as infrastructure warfare escalates Times of India · 9d ago
- Moscow vows tougher strikes on Ukraine as Zelenskyy threatens Russian refineries Times of India · 9d ago
- Moscow says it will step up strikes on Ukraine after Kyiv vows to hit Russian oil refineries Politico Europe · 9d ago
- Ukraine will hit Russian refineries in response to Moscow's 'new doctrine' of airstrikes, Zelenskiy says Yahoo · 5d ago
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first by Anadolu Agency, 10d ago · also The Japan Times, Times of India, Reuters, The Moscow Times, Moscow Times EN, Straits Times
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- Russia vows to step up strikes and warns diplomats to avoid Kyiv The Japan Times · 10d ago
- 'Mortal danger': Russia warns diplomats to leave Kyiv as fresh strikes kill 6 across Ukraine The Times of India · 10d ago
- Russia pledges to continue massive strikes on Kyiv, urges foreign diplomats to leave city Reuters · 10d ago
- Russia vows massive hits on Kyiv, urges diplomats to leave Times of India · 10d ago
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President Zelensky says that Ukraine will rapidly scale up its strikes on Russian energy and oil infrastructure this winter in response to Russia's attacks against Ukrainian cities -Reuters
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Zelensky says Ukrainian intelligence has updated information on Russian preparations for a massive strike and urged people to respond to missile alerts. He said Ukraine’s Air Force is ready, but its response is limited by available defenses and depends heavily on partners. #Ukraine
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❗️Ukraine will intensify strikes on Russian oil refineries in response to Moscow’s expanded attacks on Ukrainian cities and energy infrastructure, Zelensky told Reuters. He said Ukrainian intelligence obtained documents showing Putin authorized attacks against a broader range of infrastructure and civilian targets. Zelensky said Kyiv will respond…
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Russian Foreign Ministry urges foreign nationals to leave Kyiv — Moscow's Foreign Ministry said Russia would continue systematically hitting targets, describing the strikes as retaliation for Ukrainian attacks on Russia in recent months; the Kremlin itself did not comment.
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Zelensky says Donbas counteroffensive 'Vivaldi' has reclaimed 140 sq km — Zelensky said an ongoing Ukrainian counteroffensive, code-named 'Vivaldi,' had recaptured around 140 square kilometers of Ukraine's eastern Donbas region, land Russia has demanded in full as a precondition for any peace deal.
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Zelensky vows Ukraine will step up strikes on Russian oil refineries — Zelensky said Ukraine will double down on hitting Russian refineries that fund the war in response to Moscow's shift in tactics, while stating Ukraine will not strike civilian objects indiscriminately in retaliation.
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Zelensky says intelligence found Putin's 'new doctrine' of wider civilian targeting — Zelensky said Ukrainian intelligence obtained documents showing Putin issued a new doctrine authorizing strikes on a much broader range of civilian targets ahead of winter, intended to pressure residents to abandon Kyiv and other cities.
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Russian drone strikes a Dnipro bridge in Kyiv for the first time — A Russian jet-powered drone struck a bridge connecting east and west Kyiv across the Dnipro river, marking the first such strike on the river crossings.
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Russia intensifies strikes on Kyiv's energy and transport infrastructure — Over the preceding week, Russian drones and missiles repeatedly hit energy and telecoms assets and road and rail infrastructure in the Ukrainian capital.
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but but but WMD’s… ahem… I mean nuclear weapons! In a sci fi movie this would be the beginning of the end. As you pointed out - DT is bankrupting the country - financially and morally. And all his whack disciples lap it up like ravenous vermin. And he’s a lame-o - affluenza suffering narcissistic creepy douche. Not to mention super dumb, like dumb…
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They have warning systems. But these were built under war-time conditions, Ukraine is/was a relativelty poor country by Western standards, Russia is one of the largest militaries in the world. However these warning systems aren't perfect and they have nothing like the protection Israel has. Scaring the populace doesn’t improve that. They are being…
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I agree on that take to some degree, but after like 8 years after Maidan and with death of Navalniy there is no real opposition fuel. What you described as "breathed a new life" was already dead by end of Covid just before war started. Opposition was more fighting between each other (FBK vs the rest) and even if they unified I doubt it's possible…
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Bot or sth? Well let's pretend you're serious, though no one sane would not be anti-russian in this conflict. It’s just two billionaires fighting each other because they don’t know what to do with all the money and corrupted power Yeah with one exception that one is in power for more than 20 years and started war in 2014 before Zelensky was even…
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As a Turk I invite you to read the history of Russia all the way to Middle Ages to understand the imperial power mentality that just lived through ages. We fought Russians on and off for centuries, made peace here and there, we even became allies at some stage, after tearing each other apart in bloody wars, it was beneficial at the time; we…
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Kyiv is being hit more and more (though they're starting to adapt to the rocket-powered drones lately, which is good), and are in a severe shortage of missiles for the Patriot system, so I think Russia is hoping to wear them down in time for a big attack. But yes, I don't think Russia expected to be hit so deep and where it counts (oil/gas) so…
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Plenty of nations would LOVE war with Russia. If you look at the actual public sentiment in those countries, you’ll find something very different. People might be willing to defend their homeland, but they also do not want war if it can be avoided, and intervening militarily in Ukraine is avoidable, so it’s not going to happen. And in some…
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The fact you think Russia's aims to reconquer eastern Europe and become a superpower again would have no effect on you in the USA shows how bad the hubris problem in the US has gotten. You've been the world's only superpower for a few decades and you've forgotten that one day another power will rise up to crush you. It's in your interest to delay…
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KYIV POST: Zelensky Warns of Massive Russian Strike as 3 Tu-160 Bombers Take Off https://www. kyivpost.com/post/86281 President Volodymyr Zelensky warned on Tuesday evening that new intelligence points to Russian preparations for a massive strike, urging Ukrainians to heed air raid alerts. Hours later, Ukraine’s Air Force reported three Tu-160…
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🇺🇦 Zelensky: There is updated intelligence information about the Russians preparing a massive strike. Please, please, take care of yourself. Please respond to signals of missile danger. Ukrainian services, our Air Force are ready to respond, and to the extent that our means of
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KYIV POST: Fresh Intelligence Signals Massive Russian Strike Ahead, Zelensky Says https://www. kyivpost.com/post/86250 On Tuesday, Ukrainian intelligence received news that Russia is preparing a massive strike, prompting Kyiv to strengthen air defenses and other countermeasures. Zelensky said Ukraine is securing ammunition and interceptor missiles…
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⚠️ Ukraine received intelligence today that russia is preparing for another massive strike, President Zelenskyy says.
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🇷🇺🇺🇦Moscow vows even more escalation after Zelensky threatens Russian refineries The Russian Defense Ministry says strikes on military and energy infrastructure “will be intensified” across Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities. This follows Zelensky’s warning that Ukraine is ready
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"Ukraine’s intelligence service has obtained documents showing the Russian ruler, Vladimir Putin, has issued a new doctrine of military attacks on a much broader range of civilian targets ahead of winter, Ukraine’s president told Reuters." @theguardian.com
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@osinttechnical.bsky.social President Zelensky says that Ukraine will rapidly scale up its strikes on Russian energy and oil infrastructure this winter in response to Russia's attacks against Ukrainian cities -Reuters https:// x.com/osinttechnical/status/21 06485114872143889?s=46
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Russia said on Saturday it would continue to carry out targeted retaliatory strikes on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities and urged foreign nationals and diplomats to leave the capital. https://www. reuters.com/world/russia-pledg es-continue-massive-strikes-kyiv-urges-foreign-diplomats-leave-city-2026-10-03/ # Ukraine # Russia
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Zelenskyy says Ukraine will intensify strikes on Russian oil refineries as Moscow expands attacks on Kyiv’s infrastructure. He says Ukrainian intelligence obtained documents showing Russia approved a broader policy of attacks aimed at pressuring residents to leave Kyiv and other major cities. https:// euromaidanpress.com/2026/10/03…
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Russia has again urged diplomats and foreigners to leave Kyiv, warning of "massive" air attacks on the Ukrainian capital. The warning came hours after a Russian strike hit another major bridge in the city.-AFP
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Ukraine to step up strikes on Russian oil refineries in response to Putin’s ‘new doctrine’ – Zelensky https:// ukrainetoday.org/ukraine-to-st ep-up-strikes-on-russian-oil-refineries-in-response-to-putins-new-doctrine-zelensky/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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Russia says its armed forces will continue carrying out "large-scale retaliatory strikes" against military targets in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities and again urges foreign nationals and diplomatic personnel to leave Ukraine. In a statement, it says that "A number of foreign