Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that Russia will respond "several times more strongly" to Ukrainian drone strikes targeting the Russian mainland. His comments come amid fuel supply disruptions in some regions of Russia due to attacks on energy facilities.
According to the TASS news agency, President Putin stated during a military event in Moscow on July 13 that "if Russia's territory is attacked, we will respond in kind, but with much greater force." He added, "The enemy will feel even greater blows in the future."
Putin expressed confidence that Russian forces are continuing to advance on the Ukrainian front, asserting that victory is within reach.
He also acknowledged that Ukraine's strikes have caused issues with the supply of petroleum products. However, he assured that a system is being established to ensure stable fuel supply across various regions of Russia, including Crimea, and that the situation is gradually improving.
Recently, Ukraine has been intensifying its drone strikes on Russian energy infrastructure, including oil refineries and storage facilities.
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