Russian defense minister orders military group 'Vostok' to target Ukraine's long-range weapons

Sergei Shoigu, Russian Defense Minister

© APA | Sergei Shoigu, Russian Defense Minister

# 18 July 2022 11:08 (UTC +04:00)

Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu has ordered the country's military group 'Vostok' to take aim at the Ukrainian Army's long-range weapons, APA reports citing Sputnik.

“Army General Sergey Shoigu, noting the strengthening of the Vostok group's strike capabilities, instructed its commander to prioritize the destruction of the enemy’s long-range missiles and artillery with high-precision weapons,” the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement on Monday.

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