Ukraine Escalates Refinery Strikes as Russia Targets Kyiv Bridges

Ukraine has vowed to intensify attacks on Russian oil refineries in retaliation for Moscow's "aerial terror" campaign, which includes targeting vital infrastructure in Kyiv. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the strikes on refineries are a direct response to Russia's policy of bombing cities to force evacuations, emphasizing that Ukraine will not target civilians.

Simultaneously, Russia has escalated its attacks on Kyiv, hitting a second major bridge in the capital. These strikes on bridges, used by commuters, are part of a broader Russian bombing campaign aimed at disrupting Ukrainian infrastructure and lifelines. The ongoing conflict, now in its 1684th day, shows no signs of abating, with Russia's spending plans indicating preparation for a prolonged war. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has also referred to himself and Putin as "co-aggressors" in the conflict.