Ukraine is changing its strategy in the ongoing war with Russia. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukrainian forces will begin striking oil refineries inside Russia.

This decision comes as a direct response to what Zelenskyy calls Moscow's "new doctrine" of winter airstrikes. Recently, Russia has been launching heavy attacks on Ukraine, specifically targeting civilian areas and power grids to make life as difficult as possible for the Ukrainian people during the cold winter months.

Zelenskyy says these new Russian tactics mean that the old rules of the war are being ignored. By attacking Russian oil refineries, Ukraine hopes to hit Russia where it hurts—its wallet. These refineries are huge facilities that turn crude oil into fuel for cars, planes, and tanks. Damaging them is expected to disrupt Russia's ability to keep its war machine running.

Officials say that Putin has essentially told his military commanders to abandon the standard rules of war. In return, Ukraine feels it has no choice but to fight back against the energy systems that fuel Russia's military aggression.

This move marks a major shift in the conflict. As the winter deepens, the fighting is moving from just the front lines into the heart of Russian industrial infrastructure.

Source: The Moscow Times