# Ukraine Escalates Oil Attacks as Russia Strikes Kyiv Bridges

> Ukraine vows oil refinery strikes after Russia targets Kyiv bridges.
- Title: Ukraine Escalates Oil Attacks as Russia Strikes Kyiv Bridges
- Summary: Ukraine vows oil refinery strikes after Russia targets Kyiv bridges. Ukraine plans retaliatory oil refinery attacks following Russian strikes on Kyiv's…
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## 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
## Key takeaway

Ukraine plans retaliatory oil refinery attacks following Russian strikes on Kyiv's bridges to force civilians to flee.