Defense Express named the reason and goals of the Russian Federation — Kyiv
According to analysts, the Russian occupiers did not prepare for the shelling in advance.
On the morning of December 20, the Russian military launched missile strikes on Kyiv. For the attack, the Russian army used only ballistic and aeroballistic missiles. Considering the accuracy of KN-23 missiles, the target could well be the capital itself – without choosing a specific object.
This is stated in an article by Defense Express analysts.
“Since the strike was carried out after threats by the ruler of the Russian Federation Volodymyr Putin and the sharp reaction to them by the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi, someone might have a question whether the strike was planned or after all the “whim” of the Kremlin,” – wrote in DE.
Analysts believe that the missile attack on the capital was the result of the Kremlin's desire to demonstrate a “response” after the explosions in Rostov.
The occupiers fired rockets using only ballistic and…
