Russia-Ukraine War Live: Ukraine Eyes Strikes on Russian Oil Refineries as Zelensky Warns of Retaliation
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on 4 October 2026 that Russia has new evidence that it is deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure, a claim that comes amid a series of long‑range strikes that…
Source: WION YouTube · October 4, 2026 at 7:31 PM · AI-assisted report
Single-sourceKUALA LUMPUR, 5 OCTOBER 2026 —
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on 4 October 2026 that Russia has new evidence that it is deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure, a claim that comes amid a series of long‑range strikes that have killed at least five people.
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The statement was made during a briefing in Kyiv, where Zelenskyy also reported that Russian forces had struck a bridge in the capital for the fourth consecutive day and had attacked a pharmaceutical warehouse in the Sumy region, killing one person, and a communications facility in Dnipro, injuring six.
The attacks are part of a broader pattern of Russian drone activity. According to Zelenskyy, Russian forces launched 135 attack drones on the day of the briefing, more than 50 of them jet‑powered. Over the course of the week, Russian forces had used more than 1,900 attack drones, 1,700 aerial bombs and 25 missiles against Ukraine. Of the drones deployed, more than 800 were jet‑powered.
The Ukrainian government has described the escalation as “terror” and has called for international accountability.
Zelenskyy’s warning comes as German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Kyiv earlier in the day. Merz announced almost €1.5 billion in aid, including around €1.1 billion in military assistance such as long‑range strike weapons, combat drones and satellite technology. The German delegation signed 15 agreements on security cooperation and weapons production and procurement.
A deal was also completed to expand joint drone‑defence projects, with Germany funding the production of unmanned aerial vehicles to intercept Russia’s jet‑powered drones. Merz also pledged €1 billion in military aid and €350 million for repairs in Ukraine’s energy sector.
During the visit, Merz toured the National Academy of Science, a 19th‑century building that had been struck in a daytime attack on Monday, which killed two people. The building is located near the German Embassy, the National Opera, St Volodymyr’s Cathedral and several government buildings. The German ambassador, Boris Ruge, posted that “Amen – we’re staying,” while the Danish ambassador, Thomas Lund‑Sørensen, echoed the sentiment that “we’re staying.”
The United Nations Human Rights Office has documented the killing or injuring of 15,280 civilians from January to August 2026, a 55 % increase from the same period in the previous year. The UN report highlights the growing toll of the conflict on non‑combatants and underscores the need for international intervention.
Russia has issued a warning to foreign diplomats in Kyiv, telling them to leave or risk their lives. The Russian message states that threatening the diplomats will not stop Europe’s support for Ukraine and that the support is “important.” The statement was made in the context of the ongoing conflict and the increasing use of long‑range weapons by both sides.
Zelenskyy’s remarks and the German aid package come at a time when Ukraine is seeking to strengthen its defensive capabilities against a sustained Russian drone campaign. The Ukrainian government has called for continued international support and has highlighted the need for accountability for Russia’s escalation. The German and Danish diplomatic presence in Kyiv remains unchanged, signalling continued European backing for Ukraine amid the ongoing hostilities.