Ukraine Vows More Strikes on Russian Oil Refineries After New Attacks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Friday that Kyiv will intensify attacks on Russian oil refineries in response to what he called a new Russian policy of strikes on wider targets in Ukraine, including infrastructure and urban areas. Zelenskyy told Reuters that Ukrainian intelligence obtained documents showing President Vladimir Putin approved a "new doctrine" of attacks ahead of winter, targeting roads, schools, and hospitals to pressure civilians to leave cities. Russia denied deliberately targeting civilians and was not immediately available to respond to the claims. The announcement follows a week of Russian drone and missile strikes on Kyiv, including first-time attacks on Dnipro river bridges. Ukraine is preparing for a winter campaign, developing interceptor drones and new air-defense missiles, while its "Vivaldi" counteroffensive has recaptured about 140 sq km in Donbas.