Ukraine to intensify strikes on Russian oil refineries

Russian oil refineries Ukrainian counteroffensive Vivaldi FP-9 missile development Russian military doctrine F-16 drone interception

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced that Ukraine will intensify its strikes against Russian oil refineries to disrupt the funding of the Russian war effort. This strategic shift follows reports from Ukrainian intelligence regarding a new Russian military doctrine. According to Zelenskyy, documents suggest that Vladimir Putin has authorized attacks on a broader range of civilian infrastructure—including schools, hospitals, and logistics networks—to pressure populations into abandoning major cities like Kyiv ahead of winter.

Zelenskyy emphasized that while Ukraine will target energy infrastructure to counter Russian strikes on its own power grid, it will not deliberately target civilian objects. In terms of military development, Ukraine is accelerating the production of long-range missiles, including the FP-7 and the upcoming FP-9 ballistic missile developed by Fire Point.

On the battlefield, the Ukrainian counteroffensive known as Vivaldi has reportedly recaptured approximately 140 square kilometers in the eastern Donbas region. To defend against increasing numbers of Russian jet-powered drones, Ukraine is utilizing F-16 fighter jets, which currently intercept about 60 percent of these targets. Meanwhile, the Russian Ministry of Defense has warned that it will intensify attacks on military and industrial targets in response to Ukrainian operations.

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Donbas · Fire Point · Kyiv · Russia · Ukraine · Vladimir Putin · Volodymyr Zelenskyy

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[● 25 SOURCES] Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed skepticism regarding peace negotiations with Vladimir Putin, suggesting they may waste time. wojna.co.pl · www.tromaktiko.gr · ereport.sk · www.thebest.gr · ordu.az · +2 more
[● 45 SOURCES] Ukrainian intelligence has obtained documents regarding a new Russian military doctrine. wojna.co.pl · ereport.sk · www.tromaktiko.gr · prv.mk · www.thebest.gr · +21 more
[● 45 SOURCES] The new Russian doctrine allows for attacks on non-military targets including schools, hospitals, and supply chains. wojna.co.pl · ereport.sk · www.tromaktiko.gr · prv.mk · www.thebest.gr · +21 more
[● 46 SOURCES] Ukraine intends to intensify its attacks against Russian oil refineries. wojna.co.pl · ereport.sk · www.tromaktiko.gr · ameve.eu · prv.mk · +23 more
[● 27 SOURCES] The Ukrainian counteroffensive, codenamed ‘Vivaldi’, has reclaimed approximately 140 square kilometers in the Donbas region. ereport.sk · prv.mk · www.thebest.gr · www.tromaktiko.gr · dziennik-polityczny.com · +13 more
[● 31 SOURCES] The Russian Foreign Ministry stated it will continue systematic strikes as retaliation for Ukrainian attacks on Russia. ereport.sk · www.tromaktiko.gr · prv.mk · www.thebest.gr · wojna.co.pl · +16 more
[● 6 SOURCES] A Russian air strike damaged the North Bridge in Kyiv. www.crnmundo.com · kmetro0.eu · www.ekriti.gr · www.formosadeportiva.com.ar
[○ 1 SOURCE] Three people were injured during a drone attack in the Donetsk region involving a minibus and a passenger car.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that Russia will not concede any territory in the Donbas region.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Russia claimed to have struck a cargo ship in the Black Sea that was transporting military and dual-use goods to Odesa.
[● 18 SOURCES] President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that Ukraine intends to increase drone strikes against Russian oil refineries and energy infrastructure. ameve.eu · dobrudjabg.com · www.formosadeportiva.com.ar · www.kentgazetesi.com · mekongasean.vn · +10 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Russian Ministry of Defense reported a strike on the Gostomel logistics center in the Kyiv region, alleging it was used for drone component storage.