Putin Says Kyiv Was First to Strike Civilian Infrastructure
The Russian leader said Ukrainian forces were the first to attack refineries in the conflict, according to TASS.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said it was Kyiv that first began attacking civilian infrastructure, according to TASS. Putin specifically highlighted that Ukrainian forces had been the first to strike refineries.
TASS's report did not specify which refineries Putin was referring to, when the strikes he described took place, or provide independent verification of the sequence of events he outlined. It also did not include comment from Ukrainian officials responding to the claim.
Competing narratives over the war's course
Statements from Russian officials about the origins and sequence of infrastructure attacks have featured prominently in public messaging around the conflict, though TASS's account did not provide broader context on other infrastructure strikes attributed to either side.
The report did not detail what response, if any, Russia has taken regarding attacks on its own refineries, nor did it specify whether Putin's comments were made in a formal address, an interview or another setting.
Further details on the specific incidents referenced and any independent assessment of the claims were not included in the available report.
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