INTERNATIONAL
Ukrainian military says it attacks strictly military, energy targets
Flames and smoke rise from a fire following what Russian-installed authorities in the Kherson Region, a Russian-controlled area of Ukraine, January 1, 2026. Governor of Kherson Region Vladimir Saldo via Telegram/Handout via REUTERS.
REUTERS: A Ukrainian military spokesperson, asked about a drone strike on a hotel in a Russian-held part of Kherson region, told Interfax Ukraine news agency on Thursday that Kyiv's forces exclusively targeted Russian military or energy sites.
The General Staff spokesperson did not refer specifically to Russian accounts of a strike on a hotel, but said all strikes by the Ukrainian military were published on a general staff social media page.
"The Defence Forces of Ukraine adhere to the norms of international humanitarian law and strike exclusively at enemy military targets, fuel and energy facilities of the Russian Federation, and other legitimate targets...," Interfax quoted the spokesperson as saying.
The General Staff spokesperson did not refer specifically to Russian accounts of a strike on a hotel, but said all strikes by the Ukrainian military were published on a general staff social media page.
"The Defence Forces of Ukraine adhere to the norms of international humanitarian law and strike exclusively at enemy military targets, fuel and energy facilities of the Russian Federation, and other legitimate targets...," Interfax quoted the spokesperson as saying.