# Putin: Russian forces were never first to attack non-military facilities

https://mins.news/en/item/82211

- TASS, 2026-10-01 16:53 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2196079

> Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russian forces have consistently observed humanitarian norms and have never been the first to attack facilities unrelated to an adversary’s military infrastructure. He described respect for such norms as part of military professionalism.

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