🇷🇺 Vladimir Putin
Putin tells troops there are no rules to warfare and orders civilian attacks - London Business News
What happened
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy claims that Russian President Putin has instructed Russian forces to abandon restrictions on aerial attacks against Ukraine, citing intercepted conversations between Kremlin officials. Zelenskyy points to an October 1 attack on a school in Kyiv as evidence of a widening campaign against civilian targets. Ukrainian forces have been conducting long-range strikes against Russian infrastructure, including oil refineries, ports, and fuel storage facilities.
Why it matters
The alleged order to remove restrictions on air attacks escalates the conflict and raises concerns about the safety of civilians in Ukraine. The increasing use of long-range strikes has led to a rapidly expanding battlefield, making it difficult to distinguish between battlefield targets and civilian infrastructure. The conflict's intensification poses a significant threat to Ukraine's energy and heating systems, particularly during the winter months.
Key facts
- Russian President Putin allegedly ordered Russian forces to operate without restrictions on air attacks against Ukraine.
- Ukrainian forces have been conducting long-range strikes against Russian infrastructure.
- An October 1 attack on a school in Kyiv is cited as evidence of a widening campaign against civilian targets.
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