Russia's Defence Ministry threatened to strike "decision-making centres" in Kyiv with high-precision long-range weapons if Ukraine attacks facilities in Russian territory. The ministry specifically warned that the presence of Western advisers in Kyiv would not prevent such retaliation.
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Russia's Defence Ministry threatened to strike decision-making centres in Kyiv if Ukraine attacks facilities in Russia
Russian armed forces are on round-the-clock readiness to strike back with high-precision long-range weapons at decision-making centres in Kyiv
The presence of advisers from Western countries in Ukrainian decision-making centres in Kyiv will not prevent Russia from retaliating
Russia's Defense Ministry views UK Minister James Heappey's comments about Ukraine's right to strike Russian facilities as a provocation
Russia threatened proportional response to Ukrainian strikes on facilities in Russian territory such as fuel and ammunition depots
Russia's Armed Forces are ready to strike decision-making centers in Kyiv with high-precision long-range weapons round-the-clock
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