Russia Launches Massive Overnight Strike on Ukrainian Cities
Russia carried out a large-scale attack with missiles and drones on nine Ukrainian cities. The strikes began after nightfall and extended into the following day.
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Continued Russian strikes raise risks to global energy supplies and European stability, which can increase fuel and commodity costs for American households and businesses.
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- Ukraine
- Russian
- Russia
- Ukrainian
- Kyiv
- Moscow
- Europe
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- Ukraine's
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- Kiev
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What to watch next
- Monitor the next round of Western sanctions announcements or Ukrainian air defense reports for signals of further escalation.
- Watch the next round of Russian military statements or Ukrainian battlefield updates for confirmation of the claimed posture.
- Watch the next round of Western sanctions announcements or aid votes in Congress for signs of shifting support levels.
- Track the next daily Russian Defense Ministry briefing for updates on territorial control.
- Monitor next daily Russian Defense Ministry briefing for updated territorial and casualty figures.
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