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Ukraine Escalates Oil Attacks as Russia Strikes Kyiv Bridges
Ukraine vows oil refinery strikes after Russia targets Kyiv bridges.
In brief
Ukraine vows oil refinery strikes after Russia targets Kyiv bridges. Ukraine plans retaliatory oil refinery attacks following Russian strikes on Kyiv's bridges to force civilians to flee. Originally reported by Dw.
Ukraine Vows Oil Refinery Strikes
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy vowed to continue hitting Russia's oil refineries in retaliation for Moscow's new strategy targeting major Ukrainian cities.
“We saw documents and we know that they allow them to attack infrastructure ... logistics ... roads, schools, hospitals, to pressure people to leave the capital, leave different cities”
Kyiv Bridges Under Attack
Russian forces struck two major bridges crossing the Dnipro River in Kyiv over the past two days, blocking traffic and damaging infrastructure.
“Traffic across the bridge from the left bank to the right bank is currently blocked”
Moldova Condemns Russian Strikes
Moldovan President Maia Sandu condemned Russian air attacks that violated Moldova's airspace, urging Moscow to prevent further incidents.
“5 Russian air attack weapons, including Banderol missiles and drones, violated our airspace and exploded on our soil”
Russia Warns Diplomats to Leave
Russia's Foreign Ministry urged foreign diplomats and nationals in Kyiv to leave the city, stating individuals risk mortal danger by staying.
“individuals are knowingly exposing themselves to mortal danger”
Kyiv Bridge Damage Details
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported two injuries and damaged trolleybus wires after Russian airstrikes on the Northern Bridge.
“Traffic across the bridge from the left bank to the right bank is currently blocked”
Russia's Escalation Strategy
Russia has escalated attacks on Kyiv's infrastructure to pressure residents to flee before winter, with Moscow denying systematic civilian targeting.
“We saw documents and we know that they allow them to attack infrastructure ... logistics ... roads, schools, hospitals, to pressure people to leave the capital, leave different cities”
The one thing
Ukraine plans retaliatory oil refinery attacks following Russian strikes on Kyiv's bridges to force civilians to flee.
