Putin: Any Military Facility in Ukraine is a Legitimate Target for the Russian Army
On September 1, local time, Russian President Putin emphasized at a press conference following the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Bishkek that any military facility within Ukraine, whether related to the UK or other countries, is a legitimate target for the Russian military.
When a reporter asked whether there is a corresponding "red line" and if British military facilities located on British soil that are used to supply Ukraine could also become targets, Putin did not respond directly, only stating that the relevant information is classified as "military secrets."
Russian President Putin declared that any military facility in Ukraine is a legitimate target for the Russian military as of September 1. He included facilities associated with the UK and other nations in this declaration. When asked about the potential targeting of UK facilities on British soil, he refrained from a direct answer, labeling it as military secrecy.
- Putin emphasized that any military facility in Ukraine is a legitimate target for Russian forces.
- This includes facilities related to the UK and other countries.
- Putin did not confirm if UK facilities on British soil could also be targets, citing military secrecy.