It’s important to note that the Ukrainian side denies responsibility for the attack. But they are using it as a way to cast the Russians in a negative light.

 

https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2022-08-23/meaning-darya-dugina-assassination

Ultimately, though, the war will be decided on the ground, which raises the question: why engage in performative war? My guess is it’s meant to encourage the continued flow of aid from the West and the U.S. in particular. If you’re wondering how a Ukrainian assassination of a young Russian woman might encourage that, it’s important to note that the Ukrainian side denies responsibility for the attack. But they are using it as a way to cast the Russians in a negative light.