# ‘Massive, maximum destruction’: Putin seeks to bring Ukrainian civilians ‘to their knees’

https://mins.news/en/item/72265

- France 24, 2026-09-24 12:17 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/massive-maximum-destruction-putin-seeks-to-bring-ukrainian-civilians-to-their-knees

> Peter Zalmayev, speaking from Kyiv, says Russia’s continuing attacks on Ukraine reflect a strategy that combines military force, political aims and territorial ambitions. He argues that strikes on civilian infrastructure are meant to place extreme pressure on Ukrainian society while showcasing fierce retaliation to audiences in Russia. He contrasts them with Ukraine’s attacks on Russian energy assets, which he says directly support Moscow’s war effort.

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