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Russian Defence Ministry announced that Russia will intensify strikes on Ukrainian targets, including military facilities, defence industry sites, and infrastructure in Kyiv and other regions following remarks by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. In response, Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine plans to increase attacks on Russian oil refineries but will not target civilians. Additionally, three people were injured when drone debris hit an industrial site in Russia's Krasnodar region, causing a fire at the location.
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On October 3, the Russian foreign ministry warned diplomats and foreigners to leave Kyiv due to impending "massive" strikes. Moscow has been intensifying its drone and missile barrages against Ukraine, particularly targeting key infrastructure in recent weeks. The statement emphasized that responsibility for any negative consequences rests entirely with those who ignore this warning. In response, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy vowed to escalate attacks on Russian oil refineries without targeting civilians, reacting to Moscow's new policy aimed at forcing people out of Kyiv and other cities. Russia’s Defence Ministry announced it would intensify strikes on military facilities and related infrastructure in Kyiv and across Ukraine after President Zelensky's comments. This escalation has left the capital's 3 million residents facing severe disruptions as winter approaches.

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Russia to intensify strikes on Ukraine after Zelenskyy remarks, defence ministry says Ukraine will double down on attacking Russian oil refineries, Zelenskyy says Russia will intensify strikes on targets in Kyiv and other regions of Ukraine following recent remarks by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Russian Defence Ministry said on Sunday.
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🔮 Russia to intensify strikes on Ukraine after Zelenskyy remarks, defence ministry says Ukraine will double down on attacking Russian oil refineries, Zelenskyy says Russia will intensify strikes on targets in Kyiv and other regions of Ukraine following recent remarks by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Russian Defence Ministry said on Sunday.
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Russia to intensify strikes on Ukraine after Zelenskyy remarks, defence ministry says Ukraine will double down on attacking Russian oil refineries, Zelenskyy says Russia will intensify strikes on targets in Kyiv and other regions of Ukraine following recent remarks by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Russian Defence Ministry said on Sunday. asserted
Ministry → intensify → Sunday
The ministry said Russian forces would step up attacks on military facilities, defence industry sites and related infrastructure in Kyiv and elsewhere in Ukraine. asserted
forces → say → Ukraine
Zelenskyy told Reuters in an interview that Ukraine will double down on attacking Russian oil refineries in response to a new policy of airstrikes by Moscow designed to force people to abandon Kyiv and other cities, but will not target civilians. asserted
Ukraine → tell → civilians
3 injured in drone fire at industrial site, authorities say Meanwhile, a fire broke out at an industrial site in Russia's Krasnodar region after falling drone debris struck the site in the Temryuk district, regional authorities said on Sunday. asserted
authorities → injure → Sunday
Three people were injured and were receiving medical treatment, while emergency services were working at the scene. asserted
services → injure → scene
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