"Not what Putin avoided in the past": The White House called the purpose of shelling of Kiev and Kharkiv

This was known from the pressing of the United States National Security Council Coordinator on John Kirby Strategic Communications, which took place on January 23. Washington believes that with the onset of winter, Russia is ready to "sacrifice" Ukrainians to "break the will" of the people. "And the attacks on civilian infrastructure and dwellings, again, is not what (Vladimir, ed. ) Putin avoided in the past," Kirby emphasized.

The spokesman noted that there is no "big movement" on the front in the east and south. "No side is actually making significant progress, and we do not see any significant impetus by the Russians to some terrestrial offensive. According to him, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation hunt Ukrainian air defense systems. They were "quite effective" and knock down air goals, so the occupiers are not always able to hit.

Kirby stressed that Ukraine should make "difficult decisions" about which shells can be used and which should be left for later. He noted that "the Russians know it. " "So, it is partly an attempt to break the spine to the Ukrainian people, but also an effort to force Ukrainians to continue using ammunition for their protection," the speaker summed up. He confirmed that the Russian Federation is increasingly aimed at the objects of the defense and industrial base of Ukraine.

"It is a complete decrease in the ability of Ukrainians to protect themselves over time, which, again, only emphasizes how important we get this additional funding for Ukraine," Kirby said. He added that "50 with hook countries" are trying to contribute to Ukraine's support, but they all expect leadership from the United States. We will remind, on January 23 the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation struck civilian infrastructure in Kharkiv and Kiev.