Ukraine War Briefing: Foreign Minister Reports Airstrikes on Russian Warplanes and Civilian Targets
Ukraine's foreign minister reported that Russian forces carried out attacks on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure after Ukrainian intelligence claimed to have destroyed Russian strategic aircraft. The attacks resulted in damage to residential buildings and energy facilities. Moscow airports experienced repeated shutdowns due to drone threats, and Russian military airfields and fuel depots were also targeted.
On the 1,200th day of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Ukraine’s foreign minister, Andrii Sybiha, stated that Russian forces launched attacks on Ukrainian territory following the reported destruction of Russian strategic aircraft by Ukrainian intelligence services. According to Sybiha, these attacks resulted in damage to multi-storey residential buildings and energy infrastructure within Ukraine. Ukrainian intelligence reported that over the previous weekend, they had successfully targeted and destroyed Russian strategic aircraft. In response, Russian forces conducted strikes that affected civilian areas. Additionally, Moscow airports experienced repeated shutdowns due to perceived drone threats, and reports indicated that Russian military airfields and fuel depots inside Russia were also hit. These developments reflect the ongoing escalation and reciprocal nature of military actions in the conflict.