Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that Russian forces will continue strikes on Ukrainian territory in response to drone attacks on Ozon logistics facilities.
Key facts
- •Dmitry Peskov stated that Russian forces will continue to strike Ukrainian territory in response to attacks on Ozon warehouses.
- •Ukrainian forces have targeted Ozon warehouse complexes for three consecutive days.
- •Previous Ukrainian drone strikes have targeted Wildberries warehouses and Russian oil refineries.
- •A Russian strike on a shopping center in Kryvyi Rih on August 21 killed 16 people and injured about 130.
- •Peskov claimed that Ukrainian drone strikes have no impact on the dynamics of the front lines.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced that Russian forces will respond to recent Ukrainian drone strikes on Ozon warehouse facilities with further attacks on Ukrainian territory. Peskov stated that these responses are currently felt in Kyiv daily and nightly, and that this pattern will continue.
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Context of Recent Strikes
Ukrainian military forces have targeted warehouse complexes belonging to the e-commerce platform Ozon for three consecutive days. Prior to these actions, Ukrainian drones struck facilities belonging to the marketplace Wildberries and targeted Russian oil refineries. Peskov noted that these drone strikes do not affect the current dynamics observed on the front lines.
Official Statements and Retaliation
Peskov referenced comments from Vladimir Putin, who stated that Ukraine had 'opened Pandora’s box' by targeting Russian civilian and logistics facilities. Meanwhile, Russian forces have conducted their own strikes on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure, including food warehouses and shopping centers. A strike on a shopping center in Kryvyi Rih on August 21 resulted in 16 deaths and approximately 130 injuries.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Meduza (English).
