← Back to diffwire
Former Russian defense minister warns no region can feel safe yet
8 articles |
Updated 8h ago |
Created 14h ago
Former Russian defense minister Sergei Shoigu has issued a stark warning that no region of his country can now feel safe due to escalating Ukrainian drone attacks. Speaking after explosions were reported at military bases near the Baltic states, including one close to Vilnius where dozens died earlier this week, he stated on March 17 in multiple languages from Lithuania through German media outlets: "No single Russian territory is immune." His remarks highlight a significant escalation of conflict as Moscow faces repeated strikes that have killed hundreds and damaged key infrastructure.
Key Points
-
1Former Russian Defense Minister Shoigu has warned that no region in Russia can currently feel safe due to ongoing Ukrainian drone strikes.
-
2The ex-minister specifically highlighted the risk of attacks on military bases located near Lithuania and other areas close to Ukraine's border with Belarus, citing recent explosions at a base nearby Latvia as evidence.
-
3Multiple international news outlets reported Shoigu raising alarms about these security threats in Russia during early March 17.
-
4The warnings suggest that Russian territory is no longer immune from aerial attacks originating near the Ukrainian-Belarusian border.
Developments
[Mar 17, 20:45]
Reported explosion at a military base located in Russia's Baltic region (near Latvia).
[Mar 17, 19:36] Pelko heräsi Venäjällä – 'Mikaän alue ei ole enää turvassa'
Article states that the area near Mikälis is no longer safe.
[Mar 17, 20:45]
Reported explosion at a military base located in Russia's Baltic region (near Latvia).
Ukraine-Krieg: Ex-Minister – Keine Region Russlands kann sich sicher fühlen
Stuttgarter-zeitung.de
14h ago