Zelensky Claims Ukraine Will Strengthen Strikes on Russian Oil Refineries
On October 3 local time, Ukrainian President Zelensky stated that Ukraine would strengthen its strikes against Russian oil refineries in response to Russia's large-scale airstrike operations.
Earlier that day, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported that the Russian military continued to use drones to strike Ukrainian infrastructure and maritime vessels supporting the Ukrainian military. The report stated that in Kyiv, the North Road Bridge over the Dnieper River was hit; this bridge is used for the movement of Ukrainian military troops and the transportation of military supplies. In Kyiv Oblast, a logistics center was struck, which stores supplies for the Ukrainian military. Additionally, a cargo ship transporting supplies to the port of Odesa was hit in the northwestern Black Sea.
On the 3rd, Ukrainian sources reported that a Russian jet drone attacked the North Bridge in Kyiv. Kyiv Mayor Klitschko reported that the roadway surface and the trolleybus contact network of the North Bridge were damaged, and traffic from the left bank of Kyiv to the right bank is temporarily closed. (CCTV reporter Wang Jinyan)
Ukrainian President Zelensky announced plans to intensify strikes on Russian oil refineries in response to recent large-scale airstrikes by Russia. On October 3, Russian forces conducted drone strikes targeting Ukrainian infrastructure, including a bridge on the Dnieper River and a logistics center in Kyiv Oblast. Additionally, a cargo ship was struck in the northwestern Black Sea while en route to Odesa.
- Ukrainian President Zelensky announced intensified strikes on Russian oil refineries.
- Russian Defense Ministry reported drone strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure.
- A bridge on the Dnieper River was hit, affecting military logistics.
- A logistics center storing Ukrainian supplies was struck in Kyiv Oblast.
- A cargo ship was hit while transporting supplies to Odesa.