Russia's Defense Ministry

The Russian Defense Ministry is the government body responsible for the country's armed forces and military operations. It is currently newsworthy due to its involvement in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine. Recent reports indicate that Russian forces, under the ministry's purview, have conducted drone and missile strikes across Ukraine, resulting in civilian casualties. Conversely, the ministry is also responding to Ukrainian drone attacks, including a significant strike on a major oil refinery supplying Moscow. These events highlight the ministry's active role in the conflict, its responsibility for military actions on both offensive and defensive fronts, and its direct impact on civilian populations and critical infrastructure in both Russia and Ukraine.