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Moscow missile strikes ‘threaten Putin’s grip on power’
Yahoo • • world
Key Points:
- NATO officials believe Ukraine's recent drone strikes on Moscow are putting significant domestic pressure on Vladimir Putin, threatening his hold on power amid ongoing military setbacks.
- Kyiv launched a massive drone attack last week with 1,000 drones targeting Moscow, destroying a major oil refinery and forcing Russia to divert air defenses from the front lines.
- Senior NATO figures, including the alliance's deputy supreme allied commander Europe, have highlighted Russia's military difficulties and the increasing risk to Putin's leadership.
- Ukraine's continued drone assaults, including a recent strike on Crimea's Sevastopol power substation, aim to exhaust Russian forces and pressure Moscow into negotiations.
- Ukrainian President Zelensky has issued an ultimatum to Belarus to stop aiding Russian forces with drone targeting, threatening military action if the equipment is not removed by Friday.
