After Russia bombarded civilian targets, G7 leaders pledged “undeterred and steadfast” financial and military support for Kyiv.
Tag: Civilian Casualties
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Bombing Kyiv Into Submission? History Says It Won’t Work.
Even though it creates misery and loss, the methodical bombing of civilian centers has more often been shown to rally support for resistance.
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With Attacks on Ukraine, Putin Gives Hard-Liners What They Wanted
A sharp shift toward deadly strikes signaled that domestic pressure over Russia’s flailing war effort had escalated to the point where Vladimir Putin felt a decisive show of force was necessary.
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Putin Unleashes Barrage of Missiles on Ukrainian Civilian Areas
The Russian president tied the attack to a bombing of the bridge to Crimea, and vowed that more strikes would follow if Russian targets were hit again.
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Russian Strikes Batter Kyiv and Send Residents Dashing for Cover
The fighting in Ukraine had felt far from the capital in recent months, but the barrage of missiles brought many residents back to the fear and uncertainty of the early days of Russia’s invasion.