Drone attack on Kaluga region and Putin's reaction to ceasefire proposal - Thursday brief
RBC-Ukraine collage
Ukrainian drones attacked an important target in the Kaluga region. Meanwhile, Russian president Vladimir Putin reacted to the US idea of a 30-day truce.
Read more about what happened on Thursday, March 13.
Ukraine's intelligence UAVs attack masked drone production facility in Russia – Sources
Ukraine's defense intelligence launched long-range UAV strikes against a drone manufacturing facility in the Kaluga region of Russia, with production operations concealed at a different factory.
On the evening of March 12, Ukraine's defense intelligence UAVs targeted the drone production site in the village of Obukhovo in the Dzerzhinsky district of Kaluga region. The assembly lines for drones were located at the Kaluga Cement plant.
Putin responds to ceasefire proposal with Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that he agrees with the idea of a ceasefire made by the US. However, there are nuances to consider.
Russian troops execute at least 5 Ukrainian prisoners of war
The Russian military probably killed at least five unarmed Ukrainian soldiers who were captured. The video of the execution of the prisoners was posted online.
US may impose maximum sanctions on Russia without hesitation - US Treasury Secretary
The United States is considering the imposition of the harshest sanctions on Russia. If necessary, such a decision will be made without hesitation.
