On October 10, Russia launched dozens of missiles at Ukrainian cities in retaliation for the bombing of the Kerch Strait Bridge, which links the Russian-occupied Crimean Peninsula with the Russian mainland. Russia, which has systematically targeted civilian infrastructure since launching its invasion of Ukraine on February 24, claimed the latest wave of attacks “was in response to Kyiv’s terrorism.” Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed the strikes were solely aimed at legitimate military and infrastructure targets. "This morning, on the initiative of the Ministry of Defense and according to a plan [formulated by] the Russian General Staff, massed strikes were carried out using high-precision, long-range air, sea and land-based weapons against energy, military command and communications facilities of Ukraine," Putin said. But that is false. Russia did target military and energy facilities. But abundant evidence shows strikes at civilian infrastructure and cultural sites. In the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, witness accounts, photos and videos prove that museums, an office building, a pedestrian bridge, a park, a busy intersection and other civilian areas were hammered in the barrage. https://www.polygraph.info/a/fact-check-russia-unleashes-missile-terror-on-ukrainian-civilians-falsely-claims-military-targets/6785062.html » Subscribe to VOA News: https://bit.ly/3KIPysi » Watch more VOA News video: https://www.youtube.com/c/VOANews Voice of America (VOA) is the largest U.S. international broadcaster, providing news and information in more than 40 languages to an estimated weekly audience of 236.8 million people. VOA produces content for digital, television, and radio platforms. It is easily accessed via your mobile phone and on social media. It is also distributed by satellite, cable, FM and MW, and is carried on a network of approximately 3,000 affiliate stations. Since its creation in 1942, Voice of America has been committed to providing comprehensive coverage of the news and telling audiences the truth. Through World War II, the Cold War, the fight against global terrorism, and the struggle for freedom around the globe today, VOA exemplifies the principles of a free press. Connect with VOA News: » VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://www.voanews.com/ » LIKE OUR FACEBOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/voanews » FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/voanews/ » FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/VOANews