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Ukraine-Russia Conflict Escalates
Increased Russian attacks on Ukraine's cities are met with a large Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow.
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Oleksandr Senkevych
- How did Russia respond to the attacks on its territory?
- The attacks followed Russia's largest drone assault on Ukraine since the full-scale invasion, with Ukrainian air defenses intercepting 145 drones on Saturday night. Russia claims to have intercepted 84 Ukrainian drones targeting its territory, with some hitting residential areas and causing damage.
- What is the broader significance of this escalation of attacks?
- The escalation of attacks reflects the ongoing conflict, with Russia making gains in eastern Ukraine and Ukraine retaliating against Russian territory. The situation highlights the increasingly widespread nature of the conflict.
- What was Ukraine's response to the increased attacks on its cities?
- In response to the attacks on its cities, Ukraine launched a large drone attack on Moscow and its suburbs overnight, causing damage and disruption to flight operations in major Moscow airports. At least one person was killed in Belgorod.
- What is the current status of attacks on residential areas in major Ukrainian cities?
- Recent weeks have seen increased Russian attacks on residential areas in Ukraine's largest cities. In Mykolaiv, drone strikes killed five and injured one, while in Zaporizhzhia, one was killed and 21 injured, including children.
- What kind of weapons were used in the recent attacks on Zaporizhzhia, and what was the extent of the damage?
- Ukraine's National Police reported that FAB-500 bombs were used in the Zaporizhzhia attack, partially destroying a residential building and damaging a car showroom. Rescue efforts are ongoing, and residents are being evacuated.