Rick Sanchez zooms in on Kiev strikes (VIDEO)

RT’s Sanchez Effect examines Western media coverage of Russia’s latest strikes and the strategic importance of Konstantinovka Russia launched a series of large-scale retaliatory strikes on Ukraine on Monday, hitting a range of military targets in the capital Kiev and beyond. The Western media has predictably described the assault as “cruel” and “horrifying,” accusing Russia of striking residential areas. The reality, however, is very different. Moscow says it has hit key military targets, including a plant producing components for long-range drones. The operation came in response to Ukraine’s long-range combined drone and missile attacks on Moscow and St.

Petersburg over the weekend. Kiev’s strikes came days after Russian forces announced the capture of Konstantinovka, a key Ukrainian stronghold in Donbass, marking another significant battlefield development. READ MORE: Which military sites did Russia hit in Kiev during its latest retaliatory barrage? In the latest episode of RT’s Sanchez Effect, Rick Sanchez breaks down Russia’s retaliation and examines the exact targets that were hit. He also speaks with former US Army officer Stanislav Krapivnik about why Konstantinovka matters and what could come next on the battlefield. Watch the full video below.