The Russian army, which continues to invade Ukraine, is widely believed that the sinking of the Black Sea Fleet's flagship will have a negative impact on future military operations.
Under these circumstances, it is feared that Russian troops will resume missile attacks on Kieu, the capital of Ukraine, and the casualties of civilians will increase further.
Ready to step up the offensive towards full control of Mariupol, Russia
Russia's Department of Defense, which continues to invade Ukraine, attacked various parts of the country with missiles on the 16th, shot down Ukrainian Suhoi 25 fighters in Izyum, eastern Kharkiv Oblast, and shot down Ukrainian transport planes in southern Odessa. Announced that it was done.
He also claimed that Mariupol, a key point in the east, had besieged a steel mill based on Ukrainian troops, and indicated that it would step up its offensive toward full control of Mariupol.
In response, Ukrainian President Zelensky said, "If our troops are annihilated, all negotiations will be terminated," and if a Russian military attack causes a large number of deaths in Mariupol's troops in the future. Emphasized the idea of canceling the ceasefire negotiations.
Widespread view that the impact of the sinking of the flagship "Moscow" is inevitable
Meanwhile, the Russian Navy's Black Sea Fleet flagship "Moscow" was sunk on the 14th after being attacked by a cruise missile on the Ukrainian side. There is widespread view that the impact on military operations is inevitable.
Since the flagship "Moscow" was in charge of air defense missions as well as the command of the Black Sea Fleet, it is expected that the Ukrainian Air Force's activities may be advantageous in the southern part facing the Black Sea.
It has also been pointed out that Russian troops are forced to increase their vigilance against Ukrainian troops' attacks, which may make landing operations difficult when expanding their territory to the Black Sea coast, such as the port city of Odesa. ..
Resuming missile attacks on the capital Kyiv
Under these circumstances, the Russian army announced on the 15th that it had attacked a missile manufacturing facility near the capital city of Kieu, and on the 16th, it destroyed a factory in Kieu that manufactures tanks and the like with missiles.
Mayor Klitschko of Kyiv also revealed on SNS on the 16th that there was an explosion in the suburbs, killing one person and injuring multiple people.
Ukraine has been pointed out that the loss of the flagship, which is a symbol of the Black Sea Fleet, will lead to a decline in the morale of the entire army. There is concern that the sacrifice of the citizens on the side will spread further.