Ukraine's Zelenskiy says intelligence shows Russia is preparing massive attack

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   Ukraine's Zelenskiy warns of impending Russian massive attack

   Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy warned that intelligence suggests Russia is preparing a massive attack on Ukraine. This warning comes as Russia has increased attacks on Kyiv's infrastructure and Ukraine has reportedly taken out more than half of Russia's oil refining capacity through drone strikes. The situation escalated as US makes fresh push for peace talks.

   Why it matters

   The conflict between Ukraine and Russia has been ongoing for several years, with periods of heightened tensions and violence. Recently, there have been increased attacks on infrastructure and energy facilities. The international community is closely monitoring the situation, with some countries calling for peace talks.

   What is confirmed

   • Ukraine claims its attacks have taken out more than half of Russia's oil refining capacity
   • Russia has increased attacks on Kyiv's infrastructure
   • Putin has told military leaders to abandon rules of war, Zelenskyy says

   Still unconfirmed

   • Another Russian refinery goes offline: Volgograd plant shuts down completely after Ukrainian drone attack

   What to watch next

   • Russia's response to Zelenskiy's warning
   • Outcome of US push for peace talks
   • Extent of damage from Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil facilities
   Sources used for this update (29)

   1. Financial Times — Putin has told military leaders to abandon rules of war, Zelenskyy says
   2. Institute for the Study of War — Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, October 4, 2026
   3. CNBC — Russia ramps up attacks on Kyiv infrastructure as U.S. makes fresh push for peace talks
   4. AP News — Ukraine claims its attacks have taken out more than half of Russia’s oil refining capacity
   5. PBS — Ukraine claims its strikes have taken out more than half of Russia's oil refining capacity
   6. The Guardian — Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv claims half of Russia’s oil refining capacity destroyed
   7. Reuters — Ukraine's Zelenskiy says intelligence shows Russia is preparing massive attack
   8. Kyiv Post — Zelensky Warns Ukrainians of Massive Russian Strike as 3 Tu-160 Strategic Bombers Take Off From Siberia
   9. Meduza — Another Russian refinery goes offline: Volgograd plant shuts down completely after Ukrainian drone attack, Reuters reports
   10. Українська правда — Drones halt operations at another Russian oil refinery
   11. Ukrinform — Ukrainian forces hit two oil facilities, training range in Russia – Zelensky
   12. Ukrinform — Ukrainian strikes damage 14 oil storage tanks in Russia's Samara region – General Staff
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