War crimes are part of Russia's strategy in Ukraine, retired U.S. Army colonel says
Ukraine says Russia launched several missiles and an estimated 168 drones, killing at least 17 civilians and injuring more than 40 others. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is calling on allies to replenish the country's stockpile of patriot interceptors. Geoff Bennett discussed more with retired Col. Robert Hamilton, who was in Kyiv during the attack.
War crimes are a strategic component of Russia's approach in Ukraine, according to retired U.S. Army colonel Robert Hamilton, who witnessed a massive Russian strike in Kyiv overnight. Russian airstrikes across Ukraine killed at least 17 civilians and injured over 40 others, killing civilians and injuring more than 40 others. Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has called on allies to replenish the country's stockpile of Patriot interceptors.
Russian forces have been launching missiles and drones about once or twice a week for years, but their capabilities have grown due to intelligence sharing with the U.S. Ukrainians have become accustomed to these attacks, sleeping in shelters, but they remain determined to prevent Russia from gaining territorial control. The U.S. is studying how its weapons and military training are performing in the war, noting that both countries are learning from each other.
Colonel Hamilton expressed concern over the U.S. Army considering disbanding a specialized drone battalion, as dedicated units are crucial for understanding and adapting to drone warfare on both sides.
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