Russian General Identifies Key Targets: Kyiv Will Burn for 24 Hours

Russia and Ukraine exchanged new accusations and warnings ahead of the May 8-9 Victory Day ceasefire, as officials in Moscow openly discussed possible retaliatory strikes against key government and military facilities in Kyiv if Ukrainian forces attempt to disrupt commemorative events in Russia. Russian General Names Priority Targets in Kyiv Honored military pilot and Major General Vladimir Popov stated in an interview with aif.ru that if the Armed Forces of Ukraine attempt to disrupt Victory Day celebrations, Kyiv would face devastating consequences. "The targets are obvious. Most likely, these would include the administration of the president of Ukraine, the Main Intelligence Directorate, security services and police units, including the National Guard, command posts, headquarters, and certainly the General Staff,” Popov said.