Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine will increase strikes on Russian oil refineries and other energy assets in response to what he describes as a “new doctrine” of airstrikes by Russia. Zelenskyy also says Ukraine will not target civilians, positioning the move as retaliation for Russia’s wider campaign against Ukrainian infrastructure.
According to Zelenskyy, Ukrainian intelligence has obtained documents indicating Russian President Vladimir Putin is planning attacks on a broader range of civilian-related targets ahead of winter. He alleges the aim is to pressure people to leave major Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, by attacking infrastructure, logistics, and facilities such as roads, schools, and hospitals. The reports note that the Kremlin did not provide a comment.
Outlets largely echo the same core claims: the alleged change in Russian strike policy, Ukraine’s planned focus on Russian energy facilities, and Zelenskyy’s emphasis on avoiding civilian targeting. One outlet additionally highlights that Zelenskyy seeks increased European support for the war, while other accounts focus more directly on the retaliation and the purported strategic rationale behind Russia’s policy shift.
