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Russia has reportedly begun a major bombing campaign on Ukraine, targeting its energy infrastructure after months of stockpiling missiles and bombs. The UK Ministry of Defence believes that the recent cruise missile attack is the start of a more concerted campaign aimed at degrading Ukraine's energy network. Ukraine and its allies had anticipated such attacks, as Russia had used a similar tactic last winter, causing power outages and civilian casualties. While Ukraine's air defense intercepted most of the missiles, at least one Ukrainian civilian was killed in the recent strikes.
Russia has reportedly begun a major bombing campaign on Ukraine, targeting its energy infrastructure after months of stockpiling missiles and bombs. The UK Ministry of Defence believes that the recent cruise missile attack is the start of a more concerted campaign aimed at degrading Ukraine's energy network. Ukraine and its allies had anticipated such attacks, as Russia had used a similar tactic last winter, causing power outages and civilian casualties. While Ukraine's air defense intercepted most of the missiles, at least one Ukrainian civilian was killed in the recent strikes.
Russia has reportedly initiated a major bombing campaign on Ukraine, targeting its energy infrastructure. The UK Ministry of Defence believes that the recent cruise missile attack is the beginning of a more concerted effort by Russia to degrade Ukraine's energy network. The missiles used are likely AS-23a KODIAK, which Russia has been stockpiling for its winter campaign. Ukraine's energy network is a vulnerable target during the winter months, and Russia's previous tactics of knocking out Ukrainian power have caused significant damage and civilian casualties. However, initial reports suggest that most of the missiles were intercepted by Ukraine's air defense.
Russian forces launched a barrage of missiles on regions across Ukraine, killing civilians and causing damage to infrastructure. The attack came just before a security conference where the conflict in Ukraine is expected to be discussed. The Ukrainian air force reported that Russia fired 28 cruise missiles, with 16 intercepted. The attacks resulted in casualties and damage in various regions, including Lviv, Volyn, Ivano-Frankivsk, Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kramatorsk. The repeated attacks on non-front-line regions, such as Odesa, have disrupted Ukraine's grain exports and historical sites. Russian President Vladimir Putin accused the West of fueling the conflict, while Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu downplayed the impact of Western support for Ukraine.
Russia has launched a massive missile barrage across Ukraine, escalating tensions and raising concerns about global security. The attack marks a significant escalation in Russia's military aggression towards Ukraine, prompting condemnation from the international community. The situation highlights the urgent need for diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the conflict and prevent further violence.