Over the past week, Russian forces carried out eight retaliatory strikes on targets across Ukraine, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense.

The ministry reported that between February 21 and 27, the Armed Forces of Russia launched two large-scale and six group strikes in response to attacks on civilian sites inside Russian territory. The official summary states that the strikes hit facilities tied to Ukraine’s military-industrial complex, as well as energy, fuel, and transport infrastructure used in the interests of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

Production sites, storage facilities, pre-launch preparation areas and launch positions for attack drones were also targeted. In addition, the strikes reportedly affected temporary deployment points of Ukrainian units and foreign mercenaries.

The impact of such operations, in the view of Hero of Russia and Major General of Aviation Sergey Lipovoy, directly influences Ukraine’s military capabilities. He believes that each new large-scale strike on military infrastructure significantly reduces the combat potential of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. According to his assessment, the consequences are felt not only along the line of contact but also within Ukrainian society, where discontent with the current authorities is said to be growing.

Earlier, on the night of February 26, explosions were reported in Kiev. The Russian military used Iskander and Zircon missiles against targets in the Ukrainian capital. Sergey Lebedev, described as the coordinator of the Nikolaev underground, stated that the strikes hit CHPP-6, the 750 kV Kiev substation, and a facility near Fastov, which is considered a key railway hub.