Russia’s Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu issued a stern warning Tuesday, declaring plans to escalate attacks on Western weapons positioned in Ukraine amidst a backdrop of heightened tensions in the region, Politico reported.

Shoigu’s announcement follows the United States’ recent approval of a substantial military aid package to bolster Ukraine’s defenses against Russian aggression. The move underscores a deepening rift between Moscow and Washington over the conflict.

“We will increase the intensity of attacks on logistics centers and storage bases for Western weapons,” Shoigu stated, as reported by Russian state-owned media outlet RIA Novosti.

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