Maxim Zhorin, deputy commander of the Third Assault Brigade, believes that shelling of Ukrainian civilian objects by the Russian occupiers is part of a well-thought-out terror strategy. In his Telegram channel, the military man emphasized that these attacks are not random responses to military actions, but are deliberately aimed at intimidating the civilian population and creating social tension.
Zhorin notes that such actions by Russian troops are a deliberate attempt to sow fear and anxiety among Ukrainians, and not random acts of aggression. "This is not a response to something, but a purposeful terror," he writes. According to him, this approach will continue as long as the Russian Federation exists, and Ukrainians should understand that any attempts at reconciliation with such an enemy are hopeless.
Maksym Zhorin is also critical of illusions that international meetings or peace agreements can bring real peace. He emphasizes that such approaches can distract from the need to consolidate, prepare and strengthen defensive positions. "It may be nice to think that international meetings will bring peace, but it is harmful because it distracts from the main thing - from the need to consolidate and become stronger," the military man added.
