Russia's State Duma passed a resolution calling for strikes on Ukraine's critical infrastructure, including bridges across the Dnipro River and Boryspil airport. Leonid Slutsky, chairman of the International Affairs Committee, said that «there are no more limiting lines for the Kremlin». These steps are intended to completely paralyse railway traffic in Ukraine and intensify attacks on Kyiv.
Briefly about the main points
- The Russian State Duma supports strikes on bridges across the Dnipro and airports.
- Leonid Slutsky said that there are no boundary lines for the Kremlin.
- The resolution was supported by 404 out of 450 deputies, but the hall was half empty.
- Russia plans to paralyse railway traffic in Ukraine.
New calls for strikes on Ukraine's infrastructure
Chairman of the State Duma Committee on International Affairs Leonid Slutsky publicly called for large-scale strikes on Ukraine's infrastructure. He pointed to the need to attack not only Kyiv, but also Boryspil airport and railway bridges across the Dnipro River. According to him, «there are no more limiting lines for Russia», which indicates a willingness to increase military pressure on Ukraine.
Support for the resolution in the State Duma
In the State Duma, 404 out of 450 deputies supported the resolution. At the same time, attention was drawn to the half-empty hall during the vote, which may indicate the heterogeneous presence of the deputy corps. However, official support for calls for strikes on Ukraine's key infrastructure signals further escalation of the conflict.
Strategic targets of strikes
According to Leonid Slutsky, the strikes on the Dnipro bridges are aimed at completely paralysing railway traffic in Ukraine. This poses a threat to the logistics and mobility of Ukrainian forces. The attack on Boryspil airport is also of strategic importance, as it is the country's key transport hub.
The context of information pressure
The State Duma's statements come against the backdrop of systematic Kremlin's threats regarding new strikes on the Ukrainian capital and critical infrastructure. Russian authorities have previously confirmed their intention to continue «systemic strikes» to weaken Ukraine's defence capabilities.
Possible consequences for Ukraine
The threat of attacks on bridges and Boryspil airport could significantly affect logistics routes and supplies. The paralysis of railway traffic would hamper both military and civilian transport. Intensified attacks on Kyiv threaten the safety of the population and the capital's infrastructure, posing an additional challenge to Ukraine's defence.
