Putin orders Russian forces to strike Ukraine's energy infrastructure
Russian leader Vladimir Putin has ordered Russian forces to launch mass strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
Source: Putin speaking at a press conference following the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek, as reported by RIA Novosti, a Kremlin-aligned Russian news agency
Details: Putin complained that Ukraine has continued to strike Russia's fuel and energy sector. He claimed that a large number of drones targeting Moscow and St Petersburg had been "shot down" in Russia overnight.
Quote: "In response to the strikes on Russia, the Russian armed forces have been ordered to prepare and carry out mass strikes on Ukraine's energy facilities. They are striking us and they will get a response."
Background:
- On 1 September, Zelenskyy said in his address that Russian airspace was becoming completely unsafe and issued a warning to all airlines that use it.
- On 30 August, Russia's Defence Ministry said it was preparing for large-scale strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure.
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