Ukraine Russia War Escalation
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- Anthony BlairNew York Post
- Vishwam SankaranThe Independent
- The Straits TimesThe Straits Times
- Prisha PatnaikTimes of India
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Russia has increasingly targeted Ukrainian cities, hitting key infrastructure that is keeping Ukraine’s war-battered economy afloat.
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President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine had been forced to rely heavily on its fighter aircraft – F-16s and MiGs – to down around 60 per cent of the Russian jet-powered drones, but supplies of 20mm ammunition for the planes were running low.
Russia struck a bridge over the Dnipro River that linked two sides of Kyiv, forcing full or partial traffic suspension across it.
Zelenskiy said an ongoing Ukrainian counteroffensive, code-named "Vivaldi", had recaptured around 140 sq km (54 sq miles) of Ukraine's eastern Donbas region, which Russia has said it must control in its entirety as a condition for any peace deal.
Ukrainian officials warn that Russia has stockpiled hundreds of ballistic missiles ahead of an expected winter onslaught against electricity and water infrastructure.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claims that documents obtained by Ukrainian intelligence reveal Russian leader Vladimir Putin has issued a "new doctrine" allowing for broader attacks on civilian targets in Ukraine during winter. Zelensky stated Ukraine will intensify its strikes on Russian oil refineries without targeting civilians, while the Kremlin did not respond to these allegations. Additionally, Kyiv…
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin’s ‘new doctrine’ aimed at targeting Ukraine’s civilian sites, Zelensky says →2 articles from The Independent on this storyRussian President Vladimir Putin has ordered his military to abandon traditional rules of engagement and target civilian infrastructure including nuclear sites, according to intercepted communications reported by Ukrainian officials. Speaking from Kyiv, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that such tactics aim to pressure civilians and instill fear amid Russia’s ongoing struggle in the Donbas region…
Putin orders military leaders to target civilians and nuclear facilities, Zelensky warns: ‘No rules now’ →President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced that Ukraine will target Russian oil refineries in response to Moscow's new military doctrine allowing attacks on broader civilian targets. This policy shift aims to pressure Ukrainians to abandon cities like Kyiv, according to Ukrainian intelligence documents. Despite this, Zelenskiy assures that Ukraine will not attack civilian infrastructure and is responding to the strikes…
Ukraine will hit Russian refineries in response to Moscow's 'new doctrine' of airstrikes →President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine announced that his country will intensify its attacks on Russian oil refineries as a response to Russia's new military strategy involving broader strikes on Ukrainian civilian targets ahead of the winter season. According to Zelenskyy, Ukrainian intelligence has uncovered documents revealing Putin's directive to attack infrastructure and civilian areas extensively in an…
Ukraine to target Russian refineries as Zelenskyy responds to air strikes →Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced plans to intensify attacks on Russian oil refineries following intelligence reports suggesting Vladimir Putin has expanded the targets of Russia's military campaign to include civilian infrastructure like schools, hospitals, and transportation networks. This move comes as Russia increases its strikes on Ukrainian energy grids and bridges, aiming to disrupt daily life in cities such…
Zelenskyy vows to hit Russian refineries as infrastructure warfare escalates →Analysis
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Last winter, the worst of the war, Russian strikes left swathes of the country without electricity and heating for days at a time.
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- 2 Oct
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered his generals to abandon the rules of war and step up attacks on civilian targets and nuclear energy sites, Ukrainian officials have warned.
- 3 Oct
Russia struck a bridge over the Dnipro River that linked two sides of Kyiv, forcing full or partial traffic suspension across it.
- 4 Oct
Ukraine has vowed to step up attacks on Russian oil refineries in response to what president
Coverage 6 articles
4 Oct Zelenskyy vows to hit Russian refineries as infrastructure warfare escalatesVolodymyr Zelenskyy has announced plans to intensify attacks on Russian oil refineries following intelligence reports suggesting Vladimir Putin has expanded the targets of Russia's military campaign to include civilian infrastructure like schools, hospitals, and transportation networks. This move comes as Russia increases its strikes on Ukrainian energy grids and bridges, aiming to disrupt daily life in cities such…Times of India
4 Oct Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin’s ‘new doctrine’ aimed at targeting Ukraine’s civilian sites, Zelensky saysUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claims that documents obtained by Ukrainian intelligence reveal Russian leader Vladimir Putin has issued a "new doctrine" allowing for broader attacks on civilian targets in Ukraine during winter. Zelensky stated Ukraine will intensify its strikes on Russian oil refineries without targeting civilians, while the Kremlin did not respond to these allegations. Additionally, Kyiv…The Independent4 Oct Ukraine to target Russian refineries as Zelenskyy responds to air strikesPresident Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine announced that his country will intensify its attacks on Russian oil refineries as a response to Russia's new military strategy involving broader strikes on Ukrainian civilian targets ahead of the winter season. According to Zelenskyy, Ukrainian intelligence has uncovered documents revealing Putin's directive to attack infrastructure and civilian areas extensively in an…ABC News (AU)
3 Oct Ukraine will hit Russian refineries in response to Moscow's 'new doctrine' of airstrikesPresident Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced that Ukraine will target Russian oil refineries in response to Moscow's new military doctrine allowing attacks on broader civilian targets. This policy shift aims to pressure Ukrainians to abandon cities like Kyiv, according to Ukrainian intelligence documents. Despite this, Zelenskiy assures that Ukraine will not attack civilian infrastructure and is responding to the strikes…The Straits Times
3 Oct Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky warns Putin ordered military to abandon rules of war as Moscow strikes key Kyiv bridgeVolodymyr Zelensky has accused Vladimir Putin of ordering his military to disregard the rules of war in order to capture more Ukrainian territory. This came as Russia intensified its strikes on Kyiv, including hitting a key bridge over the Dnipro River that connects two parts of the city during rush hour, causing severe traffic disruptions. The article cites intelligence from intercepted communications between…The Independent
2 Oct Putin orders military leaders to target civilians and nuclear facilities, Zelensky warns: ‘No rules now’Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered his military to abandon traditional rules of engagement and target civilian infrastructure including nuclear sites, according to intercepted communications reported by Ukrainian officials. Speaking from Kyiv, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that such tactics aim to pressure civilians and instill fear amid Russia’s ongoing struggle in the Donbas region…New York Post
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