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Russia to Intensify Strikes on Ukraine Amid Escalating Conflict
WHY IT MATTERS
The escalating conflict raises concerns about the humanitarian impact on civilians in Ukraine, particularly in the capital city of Kyiv, as winter approaches.
What happened
Russia's Defence Ministry announced plans to increase strikes on Kyiv and other parts of Ukraine in response to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's vow to double down on attacking Russian oil refineries.
The intensified campaign has disrupted life for Kyiv's 3 million residents ahead of the winter months.
Both sides deny targeting civilians, with Russia citing attacks on civilian targets inside Russia as justification for its actions.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Russia to intensify strikes on Ukraine after Zelenskiy interview
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CORRECTIONS & UPDATES
- Revision 1 · Initial ingestion · Oct 4, 2026, 7:45 PM
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