# Moscow unveils ‘new doctrine’ targeting Ukrainian civilians, Zelensky vows more energy strikes

https://mins.news/en/item/84840

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-10-03 18:14 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/moscow-unveils-new-doctrine-targeting-ukrainian-civilians-zelensky-vows-to-respond-with-more-energy-strikes/

> Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukrainian intelligence obtained documents showing Vladimir Putin had issued a “new doctrine” permitting broader Russian attacks on civilian targets this winter. Zelensky vowed to intensify strikes on Russian energy infrastructure, especially oil refineries, while saying Ukraine would not target civilian sites. He also said Ukraine would continue developing longer-range ballistic missiles.

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