Russia warns of intensified strikes on Kyiv after Zelensky's refinery comments

Russia's Defense Ministry announced it will intensify bombardments on targets in Kyiv and other Ukrainian regions, responding to recent statements by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The ministry said Russian forces will step up attacks on military infrastructure, defense industry facilities, and related infrastructure in Kyiv and other areas. Zelensky told Reuters that Ukraine will persist with strikes on Russian oil refineries, reacting to Moscow's new air raid policy designed to force people to leave cities, while not targeting civilians. The announcement follows Zelensky's interview where he vowed continued Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries, framing them as a response to Russia's strategy of displacing urban populations.