Before the warning regarding targets in the food industry, Volodymyr Zelensky said that Russia was preparing a “massive attack” on Ukraine, following an operational meeting in Kyiv with the government, military leadership, and emergency services. At the same time, the authorities began preparations to protect infrastructure and logistics, with an emphasis on air defense and retaliatory measures.
In parallel, Russia announced an intensification of attacks on Ukraine and linked this escalation to Zelensky’s statements regarding a “new doctrine” of Moscow, claiming that it was targeting critical infrastructure and capabilities. Along these lines, Vladimir Putin also warned that Russia’s response to Ukrainian attacks would target the “most sensitive sectors” of Ukraine’s economy.
Following previous attacks on infrastructure, the authorities in Kyiv urged residents to stock up on water and food, while the connection between Russian strikes and the country’s ability to maintain economic functioning remained a cause for concern, given that the attacks also affected logistics and supply chains.
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