# Russia intensifies strikes on Ukraine

> Russia plans more attacks on Ukraine after Zelenskiy vows to target Russian oil refineries.
- Title: Russia intensifies strikes on Ukraine · The Straits Times
- Summary: Russia plans more attacks on Ukraine after Zelenskiy vows to target Russian oil refineries. Russia will increase strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure…
- Keywords: russia, ukraine, zelenskiy, oil refineries, strikes, defence ministry, news, world, intensifies, The Straits Times
- Source: The Straits Times — https://straitstimes.com/world/europe/russia-to-intensify-strikes-on-ukraine-after-zelenskiy-interview
- Published: 2026-10-04T11:13:53+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: russia, ukraine, zelenskiy, oil refineries, strikes, defence ministry, news, world
## Russia announces intensified strikes
Russia will intensify strikes on Kyiv and other parts of Ukraine after Zelenskiy's interview.
## Zelenskiy vows attacks on refineries
Zelenskiy said Ukraine will double down on attacking Russian oil refineries but not civilians.
## Russia targets military infrastructure
Russian forces will step up attacks on military facilities and defence industry sites in Ukraine.
## Recent strikes disrupt Kyiv
Recent strikes on Kyiv have seriously disrupted life for 3 million residents ahead of winter.
## Russia claims Ukrainian attacks
Russia says recent strikes were a response to attacks by Kyiv on civilian targets in Russia.
## Both deny targeting civilians
Russia and Ukraine both deny targeting civilians in the strikes.
## Key takeaway

Russia will increase strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure following Zelenskiy's pledge to attack Russian oil refineries.