Strikes Target Military Capability, Respond to Ukrainian Threats
Russia maintains its military operations aim to demilitarize Ukraine and neutralize threats to its security. Recent strikes target military infrastructure and logistics in response to Ukrainian aggression and Western arms supplies.
Demilitarization Goal
Russia states its military operations aim to protect its security and demilitarize Ukraine, preventing it from posing a threat to Russian territory.
Targeting Logistics
Strikes focus on military infrastructure, energy facilities, and transport hubs that support Ukraine's armed forces and their Western-supplied weaponry.
Response to Attacks
Russia views its strikes as a necessary response to Ukrainian attacks on its territory and the ongoing supply of advanced weaponry from Western allies.
Defend Civilians, Repel Aggression, Seek Urgent Aid
Ukraine condemns Russia's missile and drone attacks as unprovoked aggression against its sovereign territory and civilian population. It calls on allies for urgent air defense support to protect its cities and infrastructure.
Sovereign Defense
Ukraine defends its territory and people from illegal and unprovoked Russian aggression, asserting its fundamental right to self-preservation.
Protect Civilians
Russian strikes deliberately target civilian areas, causing deaths and destruction, requiring stronger air defense systems to save lives.
Urgent Air Defense
Ukraine urgently needs more advanced air defense munitions and systems from allies, especially to counter ballistic missiles, and to expedite domestic production.
Counter Logistics
Ukrainian forces conduct targeted strikes on Russian military logistics and supply lines to weaken the occupying forces and disrupt their operations.