WorldZelensky says Putin ordered Russian commanders to abandon rules of war in Ukraine airstrikes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told the Financial Times that intercepted intelligence indicated Vladimir Putin ordered Russian commanders in September to ease restrictions on airstrikes, prompting a sharp rise in attacks on civilian targets. Russia denies striking civilian infrastructure. Zelensky said Russia may intensify attacks on Kharkiv, Odesa and Lviv before winter and target nuclear facilities.

Russia-Ukraine warairstrikescivilian targetsVolodymyr Zelensky

MMeduza★★★★★2026-10-02 16:13Original