Overnight on January 21st, Ukrainian forces launched a series of attacks targeting key Russian infrastructure. These strikes included the Liskinskaya oil depot (hit for a second time in a week), the Smolensk Aviation Plant, and a Russian command post in Donetsk Oblast. The Russian Defense Ministry reported intercepting numerous drones, while Ukraine’s General Staff confirmed successful strikes, causing fires and explosions at targeted locations. These actions underscore Ukraine’s ongoing efforts to disrupt Russia’s war effort through long-range drone attacks.
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Leaked Russian military documents reveal 160 prioritized targets in Japan and South Korea, including both military and civilian infrastructure. These targets, detailed in training materials from 2008-2014, range from airfields and naval bases to nuclear power plants and transportation networks. Targeting civilian infrastructure in this manner would constitute a war crime. While the documents are dated, an expert suggests the core strategic elements likely remain relevant to current Russian planning.
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The recent news about Ukraine hammers Russian air base with missiles carrying cluster munitions truly caught my attention. It’s a bold move, one that seems justified given the circumstances. The contrast between Russia’s use of cluster munitions to harm civilians and Ukraine’s strategic use to impede Russian military personnel is striking. This action displays a clear intention to target military assets rather than innocent bystanders, which shows a level of precision and restraint on Ukraine’s part.
The fact that Ukraine was able to hit military targets without causing harm to civilians is commendable. It highlights a tactical approach that prioritizes the destruction of military infrastructure over the indiscriminate targeting of non-combatants.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker