Zelensky: Ukraine's Operation Against Russia's Oil Refining Sector Will Continue

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Ukraine's operation against Russia's oil refining sector will continue. He justifies the step by pointing to Russia's constant attacks on Ukrainian energy and other civilian infrastructure in the war Russia is waging against Ukraine. Zelensky made the statement on social media.

Strikes on infrastructure

According to the president, Ukraine's power plants, energy networks, heating supply, water supply facilities and civilian logistics are under continuous attack by Shahed drones (Iranian-designed attack drones) and missiles. He stressed that Russia is not changing the nature of its aggressive activity, has abandoned the de-escalation steps that Ukraine's partners spoke about, and is counting on further strikes. In this situation, he said, Ukraine has determined its own response measures.

The question of peace

Zelensky referred to the humanitarian operation in Oleshky. He noted that this experience shows that if Russian President Vladimir Putin decides to stop the war, quiet can set in. Ukraine does not need to be persuaded that peace is needed as soon as possible, because Ukraine wants it. In his words, it is necessary for Russia itself to decide that the time of war is over.