After weeks of setbacks on the battlefield, Russia struck civilian targets in Ukraine. But Vladimir Putin’s missiles may not accomplish much.
Tag: Kyiv (Ukraine)
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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.
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In Kyiv, the strikes shattered what had become a relative sense of calm.
Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s capital on Monday came after months in which the fighting had shifted to other parts of the country.