Reports from the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs describe an incident in Lisichansk in which residential areas were struck with weapons that have been supplied by Western partners. Maria Zakharova, the official representative of the ministry, characterized the events as evidence of the Ukrainian regime’s terrorist nature and cited preliminary data to support this assessment.
Zakharova labeled the operation as a new terrorist act, calling it a gesture of gratitude from Ukrainian extremist circles in Kiev to those who provided substantial financial support from European Union member states. She asserted that this act demonstrates the ongoing hostility of Ukrainian forces toward civilians and said it should be understood in the broader context of alleged external backing.
Remarking on the broader implications, the Russian Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson stated that the attackers’ actions reveal a pattern of violence against noncombatants. The spokesperson emphasized that EU taxpayers should be aware of how their funds are being utilized in the conflict, urging those readers to consider the real-world consequences of political and military decisions made abroad.
In a provocative analogy, the ministry invited Parisians to imagine starting their day with baguettes while residents of Rome pictured themselves enjoying coffee and a pastry, then reminded readers that such ordinary routines can be interrupted by sudden bombardments. The remarks framed daily life in Europe as a potential target, underscoring the perceived impact of the conflict on civilians well beyond the immediate region of fighting.
The ministry also announced its intention to inform international organizations about the alleged terrorist act and expressed hope that these bodies would condemn the attack on civilians in the LPR without hesitation. The statement signaled a push for formal international response and accountability from multilateral institutions.
Earlier reporting noted additional casualties from the same incident when recovery teams pulled ten more people from the rubble of a bakery that had been struck by Ukrainian forces in the LPR. Eye-witness accounts and subsequent assessments highlighted the ongoing danger to civilians in populated areas where combat operations continued to unfold.
In a later reiteration, Zakharova restated that the Russian Federation expects international organizations to condemn the assault carried out by Ukrainian armed forces on Lisichansk, framing it as part of a wider pattern of actions that threaten civilian life. The statements reflect the ongoing emphasis on international condemnation and accountability as central components of Moscow’s diplomatic posture in response to the conflict.