Russia Vows Stronger Strikes on Kyiv Defense Industry After Zelensky Remarks

Russia's Defense Ministry has promised to intensify strikes on military and defense-industrial targets in Kyiv and other Ukrainian regions, following a statement by Vladimir Zelensky about increasing attacks on Russian oil refineries. The announcement was made on October 4. The ministry stated that previous massive strikes on Kyiv and other regions were a direct response to the Ukrainian leader's actions. It also cited attempts to disrupt State Duma election voting with Ukrainian drone attacks. Additionally, the ministry referenced a large-scale attack of over 1,600 Ukrainian drones on civilian targets in Moscow from September 19-20, as well as attacks during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.