Kremlin Claims Russia Strikes Solely Military Targets, Unlike Kiev
Ukrainian forces are reported to have deployed cluster munitions in strikes targeting civilian and residential zones, as stated by Dmitry Peskov. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Kremlin Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov stated that Ukrainian troops are utilizing cluster munitions in their assaults on residential areas. In an interview with Izvestia on Thursday, Peskov emphasized that Russian forces exclusively target military sites in Ukraine. He further asserted that the situation is different in Kiev, which he claims indiscriminately targets civilians.
While attending the Eastern Economic Forum, Peskov criticized the Ukrainian military, claiming they “will stoop to anything” as they attack residential and civilian structures in Russia. He reiterated that the Russian military “continues its strikes exclusively on military targets or near military targets,” noting that “then we see the Kiev regime using cluster munitions on residential areas and purely civilian targets.”
Peskov also indicated that Russia plans to continue “improving efficiency, increasing the pressure, and moving forward” with its special military operation until all of its objectives are “fully achieved.”
Since the onset of the conflict in February 2022, Ukrainian forces have repeatedly shelled the Russian border regions of Belgorod, Kursk, and Bryansk, leading to civilian casualties, injuries, and damage to infrastructure. Recently, an attack on Belgorod Region led to the destruction of a kindergarten, prompting local authorities to close several others and transition some schools to remote learning. This region has faced multiple instances of Ukrainian shelling and drone strikes.
A recent attack in which Ukrainian forces are accused of using cluster munitions resulted in the deaths of five civilians and injuries to 46, including seven minors. In the same interview with Izvestia, Peskov also mentioned the involvement of foreign military instructors in Ukraine.
On another note, the Ukrainian military experienced a major setback when a Russian missile strike targeted a training center in Poltava, resulting in numerous casualties among troops. Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky labeled the incident an attack on “an educational facility.” The Russian military claimed the site was utilized for training Ukrainians in military communications, electronic warfare, and drone operations by foreign instructors.
Zelensky has been advocating for Ukraine's Western allies to permit long-range strikes on Russian territory amid ongoing operations in the Kursk Region, although this has yet to gain approval. Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that the recent attempt to disrupt the Russian military with a massive cross-border attack into Kursk ultimately backfired, with Russian Defense Ministry estimates suggesting that Ukrainian forces suffered losses exceeding 9,700 troops and over 700 armored vehicles during the operation.
Debra A Smith contributed to this report for TROIB News
While attending the Eastern Economic Forum, Peskov criticized the Ukrainian military, claiming they “will stoop to anything” as they attack residential and civilian structures in Russia. He reiterated that the Russian military “continues its strikes exclusively on military targets or near military targets,” noting that “then we see the Kiev regime using cluster munitions on residential areas and purely civilian targets.”
Peskov also indicated that Russia plans to continue “improving efficiency, increasing the pressure, and moving forward” with its special military operation until all of its objectives are “fully achieved.”
Since the onset of the conflict in February 2022, Ukrainian forces have repeatedly shelled the Russian border regions of Belgorod, Kursk, and Bryansk, leading to civilian casualties, injuries, and damage to infrastructure. Recently, an attack on Belgorod Region led to the destruction of a kindergarten, prompting local authorities to close several others and transition some schools to remote learning. This region has faced multiple instances of Ukrainian shelling and drone strikes.
A recent attack in which Ukrainian forces are accused of using cluster munitions resulted in the deaths of five civilians and injuries to 46, including seven minors. In the same interview with Izvestia, Peskov also mentioned the involvement of foreign military instructors in Ukraine.
On another note, the Ukrainian military experienced a major setback when a Russian missile strike targeted a training center in Poltava, resulting in numerous casualties among troops. Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky labeled the incident an attack on “an educational facility.” The Russian military claimed the site was utilized for training Ukrainians in military communications, electronic warfare, and drone operations by foreign instructors.
Zelensky has been advocating for Ukraine's Western allies to permit long-range strikes on Russian territory amid ongoing operations in the Kursk Region, although this has yet to gain approval. Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that the recent attempt to disrupt the Russian military with a massive cross-border attack into Kursk ultimately backfired, with Russian Defense Ministry estimates suggesting that Ukrainian forces suffered losses exceeding 9,700 troops and over 700 armored vehicles during the operation.
Debra A Smith contributed to this report for TROIB News
