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

https://mins.news/en/item/83772

- Meduza, 2026-10-02 16:13 UTC
- World
- Original: https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/10/02/zelensky-says-putin-ordered-russia-s-military-chiefs-to-abandon-rules-of-war-in-airstrikes-on-ukraine

> 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.

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