Russia to Intensify Strikes on Ukraine After Zelensky Threatens Oil Refineries

Russia's Defense Ministry announced it will escalate strikes on military and military-industrial targets in Kyiv and other regions, citing Zelensky's statement on increasing attacks on Russian oil refineries. This marks a direct retaliatory escalation in the conflict, linking Ukrainian rhetoric to a concrete Russian military response. The scope and intensity of the intensified strikes remain uncertain, but the announcement signals a potential uptick in hostilities.