UK now in 'undeclared war' with Russia, says Putin ally - as 'drone attack' hits Russian oil refinery | Live updates
Ukraine 'sailing close to the wind' as airborne counteroffensive begins
Ukraine may not be using Western weapons to carry out the attacks but any strikes"confuses the distinction" and puts"Western statespeople in a very delicate situation". "When the heavy metal starts to move, then you know that the main offensive will have started," he said.Drone activity has been reported at a second oil refinery in southern Russia, according to local officials.
His comments come after Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said Ukraine had the right to"project force beyond its borders" into Russia to resist the invasion. The US thinktank said Mr Putin tried to frame the drone attacks - which Russia blamed on Ukraine, something denied in Kyiv - as a response to Russian actions.
Moscow blamed"Ukrainian militants" while Kyiv portrayed the alleged incursion as an uprising by Russian citizens.Russia 'ceding war initiative' to Ukraine despite 20 nights of strikes The UK MOD believes commanders are trying to create reserve forces ahead of the anticipated counteroffensive, but Moscow is simultaneously dealing with partisan security threats in western Russia and gaps in the front line around Bakhmut.The Freedom of Russia Legion, a militia comprised of Russian volunteers opposing the Kremlin, claimed to have been involved in an attack in Belgorod earlier this month, though Moscow blamed Ukraine.
It said the proposals were"in line" with measures already implemented by Russia, despite reports earlier this year that its troops had installed sandbag defences on top of nuclear reactor buildings.
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