Ukraine Threatens Strikes on Russian Refineries Over Intensified Air Attacks
What Happened
Ukraine has warned that it will expand attacks on Russian oil refineries and energy infrastructure in response to what it describes as Moscow's new doctrine of sustained large-scale airstrikes against Ukrainian cities and critical facilities. Ukrainian officials said targeting refineries is intended to raise the cost of Russia's military campaign and disrupt revenue that supports the war effort.
Key Takeaways
The threat signals a further escalation of the conflict, with energy infrastructure increasingly becoming a central target on both sides of the war.