Russia Denies Targeting Civilians, Blames Ukrainian Air Defenses for Casualties

0 January 13, 2026 06:12

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At the United Nations Security Council, Russia forcefully dismissed Western accusations that its military is deliberately targeting Ukrainian civilians. Russian officials told the council that the majority of reported civilian casualties are not the result of Russian strikes, but rather consequences of Ukrainian air defense operations intercepting missiles and drones over populated areas. Moscow described allegations of intentional attacks on families in their homes as “groundless” and said they are not supported by facts or evidence

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