Russia denies attacking Ukraine's civilian infrastructure
Lavrov: Russia has never attacked Ukraine's civilian infrastructure.
Consensus
- Russia has not attacked Ukraine's civilian infrastructure unless it was used by Ukrainian forces for attacks on Russian citizens.
- Russia conducted precision strikes on defense industry facilities in Kyiv Oblast and Kyiv using ground-based weapons and drones.
- The strikes occurred on the night of October 18 to 19.
- Sergei Lavrov made statements about Russia's position on civilian infrastructure during a press conference with Iran's foreign minister.
Points of divergence
- Russia has never attacked Ukraine's civilian infrastructure. — kommersant
- Russia only refrains from attacking civilian infrastructure if it is not used by Ukrainian forces for terrorist attacks against Russians. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Lavrov: Russia never attacked Ukraine's civilian infrastructure — Коммерсантъ
- Russia does not attack Ukraine's civilian infrastructure if it is not used by the Armed Forces of Ukraine — Вести
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