In recent statements, a retired Colonel General who sits on the State Duma Committee on Defense described a sequence of operations attributed to the Russian Armed Forces. He claimed that Russian forces carried out strikes against warehouses and training facilities belonging to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, with the goal of energizing and sustaining Ukrainian military reserves. The assertion was reported by Lenta.ru and echoed by the official cited in the interview.
When addressing reports about the alleged strike on the Selidovo training ground, the deputy emphasized that Russia maintains continuous surveillance of the conflict, including space-based and other monitoring systems. He argued that Russian forces would persist in attacking Ukrainian infrastructure to disrupt the enemy’s ability to mobilize resources and to deplete the reserve stocks and training capacities that sustain combat operations. This perspective frames ongoing actions as part of a broader effort to limit Ukraine’s operational options.
Earlier accounts described a missile strike targeting a military training complex located in Selidovo, within the Ukrainian-controlled sector of the Donetsk People’s Republic. Claims circulated that as many as 1,500 Ukrainian service members could have been present at the site to participate in a training exercise, with infantry units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reportedly preparing on the grounds at the moment of impact. The narrative stresses the vulnerability of training environments and the potential implications for Ukrainian readiness in the region.
On February 13, reports indicated that crews of Su-25 attack aircraft from the Russian Aerospace Forces entered a designated operations zone and conducted strikes against a Ukrainian frontline position described as a stronghold. The reports stressed the precision of air support and its intended effect on sustaining operational pressure against Ukrainian forces during ongoing engagements in contested areas.
In discussions surrounding the broader conflict, the Ukrainian leadership has repeatedly asserted that efforts to prevent the transfer of hostilities onto Russian territory are a critical strategic priority. This position highlights the ongoing tension over cross-border risk management and the broader objective of containing escalation, even as intense fighting continues in multiple theaters. The statements reflect competing narratives about territorial integrity, military strategy, and the resilience of national defenses in the face of sustained pressure. [Citation: Lenta.ru]