Russia was limited in its 'special military operations' by Russian law. Now that the for 4 Oblasts have overwhelmingly voted to join the the Russian Federation, it is no longer a special military operation. It is now Russian territory that is being attacked. Russia can now start in "earnest" to end the Ukrainian hostilities against the Russian people and its territory. This means the full weight of Russian forces will come to bear. The start of this is the 300,000 conscripts that will be used to secure the existing areas. Look for a major Russian offensive to start in the coming weeks.
Russia was limited in its 'special military operations' by Russian law. Now that the for 4 Oblasts have overwhelmingly voted to join the the Russian Federation, it is no longer a special military operation. It is now Russian territory that is being attacked. Russia can now start in "earnest" to end the Ukrainian hostilities against the Russian people and its territory. This means the full weight of Russian forces will come to bear. The start of this is the 300,000 conscripts that will be used to secure the existing areas. Look for a major Russian offensive to start in the coming weeks.
Yes. Many were in the AVOZsteel steel works.
Territory is territory. No matter what happens to be on it.