MOSCOW, July 3. /TASS/. Massive strikes on Ukrainian defense industry sites and supporting infrastructure must continue, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting held at a command post of the Joint Group of Forces in the special military operation.

"Massive combined strikes on Ukrainian defense infrastructure and supporting facilities must continue," he stressed.

The president pointed out some EU leaders, in a joint statement on June 7, had welcomed Ukraine’s "innovative" use of drone technologies.

"Were they referring to strikes on our civilian facilities, infrastructure, vehicles carrying civilians and children, and student dormitories? Does it mean encouragement to continue such attacks?" Putin wondered.

"These ideas are in the area and they are being implemented, so we have to respond accordingly," Putin emphasized.