President Putin reiterates his stance of continuing the invasion by ``increasing weapons production many times over'' Ukrainian side claims that an attack on an airfield in southern Crimea, controlled by Russia, damaged an aircraft. Russian Defense Minister Shoigu stated at a meeting of the Defense Ministry, ``Russian forces maintain strategic leadership on all fronts.
Our forces are advancing and expanding the area under their control,'' emphasized that they were gaining the upper hand in the battle. With the war situation in the east reaching a stalemate, Ukraine is planning to attack the area around Crimea.