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"Putin Escalates Offensive with Missile Strikes on Ukraine's Major Cities and Retaliatory Attacks"

Russian officials claim to have intercepted a Ukrainian missile attack on the city of Belgorod, where previous strikes resulted in 25 deaths. Ukraine has not confirmed involvement. This follows Russia's extensive aerial bombardment on Ukraine, which President Zelensky reports involved 300 missiles and 200 drones over five days. Ukrainian cities, including Kharkiv and Kyiv, suffered casualties and damage from the attacks. Meanwhile, in Russian-occupied Crimea, a missile was shot down over Sevastopol without causing casualties or damage. The Ukrainian ambassador to the US emphasized the need for more weapons to counter the attacks and urged Russia to cease hostilities. Russian President Putin has promised to intensify strikes following the attacks on Belgorod.

via BBC.com|

##aerialbombardment #belgorod

world-news2 years ago•2 min saved

"Ukraine Counters Massive New Year's Drone Assault Amidst Mourning and Presidential Addresses"

Russia launched a record number of 90 Shahed-type drones over Ukraine on New Year's Day, with Ukrainian forces shooting down 87. The attacks resulted in casualties, including a 15-year-old boy killed in Odesa and damage to infrastructure such as a museum in Lviv and university buildings in Dubliany. Meanwhile, Ukrainian shelling reportedly caused deaths in Russian-occupied Donetsk and the Russian border town of Shebekino. The drone strikes are part of a series of heavy aerial bombardments that have escalated since Friday, with significant loss of life on both sides.

via The Associated Press|

##aerialbombardment #casualties

world-news2 years ago•1 min saved

"Ukraine and Russia Escalate Aerial Offensives Amidst New Year Tensions"

On New Year's Day, Russia launched a record 90 Shahed drones over Ukraine, resulting in one death and several injuries due to falling debris in Odesa. Lviv's museum and university buildings were also damaged. In response, Ukraine is accused of shelling that led to casualties in Russian-occupied Donetsk and the Russian border town of Shebekino. This escalation follows an intense 18-hour Russian aerial attack that began on Friday, which has been the largest of the war, causing at least 49 fatalities in Ukraine and 21 in the Russian city of Belgorod.

via ABC News|

##aerialbombardment #casualties

world-news2 years ago•1 min saved

"Russia Strikes Kharkiv in Retaliation, Rejects UN Meeting Amid Ukraine Border Tensions"

On the 676th day of the Russia-Ukraine war, Russia conducted heavy bombardments on Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv and Kharkiv, resulting in civilian casualties and damage to residential areas. Ukraine's air defense systems were activated in response to drone attacks. In retaliation, Ukraine struck the Russian city of Belgorod, claiming to target military sites, while Russia faced increased troop casualties in 2023 due to military degradation. Meanwhile, Russia refused to explain the presence of a missile in Polish airspace without concrete evidence of its origin.

via The Guardian|

##aerialbombardment #airdefence

world-news2 years ago•4 min saved

"Deadly Cross-Border Shelling in Belgorod Escalates Russia-Ukraine Conflict"

Shelling in the Russian city of Belgorod, near the Ukrainian border, resulted in 14 deaths, including two children, and 108 injuries. Russian officials accused Ukraine of the attack, which followed a significant Russian aerial assault on Ukraine that killed at least 39 civilians. The attack in Belgorod was described as the worst since the invasion began, with social media showing extensive damage. Russia identified the munitions as Czech-made and vowed retaliation, while calling for a U.N. Security Council meeting and blaming Western nations for supporting Ukraine. Meanwhile, Russia continued drone strikes in Ukraine, with Ukrainian forces downing 10 drones and reporting additional civilian casualties.

via The Associated Press|

##aerialbombardment #belgorodshelling