Russian MoD on strikes against Ukraine: ‘Purpose has been achieved. All assigned targets neutralised’

Russia’s Defence Ministry has issued yet another report on yesterday’s missile strikes upon Ukraine’s infrastructure.

“On Friday, 16 December, Ukraine’s military command, defence and industrial complex systems and the energy facilities supporting them were hit with a massive strike by long-range, airborne and sea-based precision weapons. The purpose of the strike has been achieved. All the assigned targets have been neutralised,” reads the statement.

The ministry claims that “the strike prevented the transfer of foreign-made weapons and ammunition, blocked the movement of reserves to combat areas, and halted Ukraine’s defence enterprises producing and repairing weapons, military equipment and ammunition. In the course of repelling the strike by Ukrainian and Western air defence systems, a significant resource was expended on deliberately launched decoys”.

Russia delivered a series of missile strikes upon Ukraine yesterday, causing a complete blackout in the regions of Kharkiv and Dnipro. The Dnipro governor reported today that four civilians had been killed in Kryvyi Rih, including one toddler.