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Putin orders generals to drop war rules as Kyiv civilian sites face new strikes
Putin instructed his generals to ignore established war rules, leading to heavier aerial attacks on Kyiv’s civilian infrastructure and reciprocal Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian refineries.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Vladimir Putin told Russian generals to abandon established rules of war, prompting intensified aerial strikes on Kyiv’s civilian infrastructure, including schools, hospitals and bridges over the Dnipro River, the Independent reported.
South Korean President Lee Jae‑Myung warned of further action against Ukraine unless Kyiv apologises and acknowledges a confidentiality agreement concerning two captured North Korean prisoners of war, following a UN announcement by Volodymyr Zelensky.
Ukrainian forces launched drone strikes on Russian oil infrastructure, igniting fires at a Lukoil refinery in Volgograd and an oil dispatch facility in Samara.
The UN Food and Agriculture Organisation said world food prices hit their highest level in nearly four years in September, driven by climate shocks, supply‑chain disruptions and Black Sea trade bottlenecks linked to the conflict.
Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar welcomed draft legislation submitted to Ukraine’s parliament to strengthen legal guarantees and educational rights for the ethnic Hungarian minority.
Key facts
- Putin instructed Russian generals to abandon war rules, leading to intensified strikes on Kyiv civilian sites. (independent.co.uk)
- South Korean President Lee Jae‑Myung warned of further action unless Kyiv apologises over a confidentiality agreement about two North Korean POWs. (independent.co.uk)
- Ukrainian drone strikes caused fires at a Lukoil refinery in Volgograd and an oil dispatch facility in Samara. (independent.co.uk)
- UN FAO reported world food prices reached a four‑year high in September. (independent.co.uk)
- Hungarian PM Peter Magyar welcomed draft legislation to protect ethnic Hungarian rights in Ukraine. (independent.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] independent.co.uk — originally reported as “Putin tells generals to abandon rules of war as Russia targets Kyiv civilians”
