Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv will intensify strikes on Russian oil refineries after obtaining intelligence documents indicating that Russian President Vladimir Putin approved a new doctrine expanding airstrikes to a wider range of civilian targets ahead of winter.

Zelenskyy made the comments in an interview with Reuters on October 3. He described the Russian plan as including attacks on infrastructure, logistics networks, roads, schools, and hospitals aimed at pressuring residents to leave Kyiv and other cities.

"We have to respond in any way (we can). With their attacks on our energy, we have to respond on their energy. First of all, oil refiners: what gives money to them for this war," Zelenskyy said. "But we will not respond, of course, just like them, on any civilian objects."

The pledge comes amid heightened Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy and other infrastructure in recent weeks. Ukraine has conducted multiple long-range strikes on Russian oil facilities in prior months, with Zelenskyy claiming impacts in regions including Moscow, Krasnodar, Perm, and others.

The move highlights ongoing tensions with U.S. policy. President Donald Trump has urged Ukraine to avoid strikes on Russian oil refineries, citing concerns over global diesel supplies and higher fuel prices.

Zelenskyy stated he sees no signs that Moscow is prepared for peace talks or agreements to halt energy infrastructure attacks. Ukraine's strategy focuses on disrupting revenue sources that fund Russia's war effort while avoiding civilian targets, according to the president's statements.

Recent Ukrainian strikes have reportedly affected multiple Russian refineries and related facilities, contributing to fuel rationing in some Russian regions and extended export bans on diesel.