Ukraine MP: Drone Attacks on Russia Mark New Phase of War

Ukrainian Drone Operations Inside Russia

• 🎯 Ukraine claims its forces conducted a large-scale special operation targeting over 40 Russian bomber planes deep inside Russian territory.
• 💡 The operation is described as a brilliant military operation, marking a new phase of the war where more such actions are expected within the aggressor state.
• 🗣️ Ukrainian MP Oleksandr Merezhko stated that these attacks are a good stimulus and impetus for Putin to negotiate in earnest.

Russian Response and Ukrainian Counterarguments

• 😲 Russians are reportedly in shock, calling the attacks their own "Pearl Harbor".
• 🤥 Russia's Ministry of Defense acknowledged the strikes, labeling them as "terrorist attacks," a claim Ukraine refutes.
• ⚖️ Ukraine argues that targeting military objects is in line with the laws of war, contrasting it with Russia's alleged deliberate targeting of civilian objects.

Impact on Russian War Machine

• 💥 The attacks are considered very damaging as they targeted strategic bombers, described as the pride of the Russian military.
• ❓ There is speculation, though unconfirmed, that other assets like vessels or even a submarine might have been hit.

Shifting Tide of War

• 🚀 The operation, personally overseen by President Zelensky, took a year and a half to organize and follows previous attacks on bridges within Russia.
• 📈 Ukraine believes the tide of war is turning in its favor, asserting they have "cards to play" effectively.

Escalation and Peace Negotiations

• ⚠️ Ukraine dismisses concerns about escalation, stating that escalation is already occurring and that further escalation is unimaginable.
• 🚫 The MP noted that Putin has rejected ceasefire proposals and is not interested in genuine negotiations, suggesting these operations might push him to consider talks seriously.