The Kremlin announced that the Russian military will respond ‘mandatory’ to Ukraine’s recent attack on a military airport, allegedly using American ATACMS missiles. Dmitry Peskov, spokesperson for President Vladimir Putin, emphasized that retaliation would occur at an appropriate time and manner. The Russian Defense Ministry reiterated that such attacks would not go unanswered. Despite recent threats from Putin, Ukrainian strikes with Western missiles continued against Russian territory. Reports indicate that a military airport in Taganrog was targeted, with some missiles reportedly intercepted.