Russia says it is pursuing a new goal in military action in Ukraine. Russia wants to take control of the Donbass region in southeastern Ukraine. The country’s top military commander, Col. Sergei Ruskay, said the Russian armed forces had completed the first phase of the ongoing operation in Ukraine. He claims that Kiev’s combat capability has been greatly reduced in a month’s fighting. Ruskay made the remarks at a news conference on Friday, local time.
However, Western officials have given a different interpretation of Russia’s claim that it has set new targets for the war and has completed its first campaign. They say Moscow is now talking about setting new targets because pre-determined warfare has failed.
The United Kingdom has said in a statement that Russia would launch a series of attacks on Ukrainian cities. Russia will take such steps to limit its losses.
March 26 marks the 31st day of the Russian military operation in Ukraine. Readers have many questions about the ongoing Ukraine crisis. The report tries to find answers to those questions with the help of BBC.
