Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia will escalate its strikes targeting sensitive economic sectors in Ukraine. His statement came in response to Kyiv’s recent attacks. These developments mark an intensifying phase in the ongoing conflict.

Putin accused Ukraine of initiating these economic strikes by targeting major enterprises. The most recent incident involved Ukraine aiming its assault on the country’s second-largest online e-commerce platform over the weekend.

This exchange of attacks underscores the increasing severity of the war, with both nations intensifying their strategies.