Lavrov: Ukraine Targets Russia's Marketplaces to Instill Fear
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov claimed that Ukraine, with European support, is conducting attacks on oil refineries, marketplaces, and civilian infrastructure to destabilize Russian society and instill fear. He criticized Western countries and UN officials for silence on these strikes.
Consensus
- Ukraine is conducting attacks on Russian oil refineries, marketplaces, and civil infrastructure.
- Sergey Lavrov, Russia's Foreign Minister, stated these attacks aim to destabilize Russian society.
- Lavrov claimed the goal is to instill fear among the population.
- Lavrov criticized Western countries and UN officials for not reacting to the attacks.
- The attacks have targeted logistics centers of major Russian marketplaces like Ozon and Wildberries.
- Some attacks have caused damage, evacuations, and injuries, including a fire at a Wildberries facility in Kотовск.
- Lavrov accused the West and UN officials of taking Ukraine's side.
Points of divergence
- Lavrov specifically mentioned attacks on oil refineries and marketplaces as part of a strategy to destabilize Russian society. — kommersant
- On August 27, drones attacked Ozon logistics centers in Ufa and Orenburg; one in Orenburg resumed operations quickly, while the one in Ufa had minor damage and was temporarily closed. On August 26, a Wildberries center in Kотовск, Tambov Oblast, caught fire, covering about 40,000 square meters; one employee suffered a concussion. Additionally, over 13.5 million books were destroyed at Wildberries facilities, and more than 100 St. Petersburg production companies were affected. — fontanka
- Lavrov stated that Ukraine's actions are supported by Europeans and that Vladimir Zelensky's behavior is increasingly irritating the international community. He also mentioned that Russia has lost interest in certain negotiation proposals due to Ukraine's use of terrorist tactics. — m24
Coverage (3 sources)
- Lavrov: Strikes on marketplaces aim to destabilize society in Russia — Коммерсантъ
- Lavrov named the target of strikes on refineries and marketplaces — Фонтанка
- Lavrov: Kyiv tries to destabilize Russian society with attacks on oil refineries and marketplaces — Москва 24
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