Russia Intensifies Attacks on Ukraine Amid Ongoing Conflict
Recent Russian drone and missile strikes on Ukraine have injured at least 15 people and damaged critical energy infrastructure across multiple cities.
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- Russia launched drone and missile attacks on Ukraine, injuring at least 15 people and damaging energy infrastructure.
- The attacks targeted cities including Kharkiv, Kryvyi Rih, Vinnytsia, and Odesa.
- Trump has pledged to supply Ukraine with more weapons, including Patriot air defense systems.
- The UN reports over 12,000 Ukrainian civilian deaths and tens of thousands of military casualties since the conflict began.
- The ongoing conflict continues to escalate, prompting discussions of further sanctions against Russia.
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Russian attacks have severely damaged Ukraine's energy infrastructure, destroying or damaging over half of its power generation capacity, including combined heat and power plants, substations, and natural gas facilities. This has led to widespread power outages affecting millions of Ukrainians and disrupted essential services.
In the most recent attacks, Russia launched around 400 drones and one ballistic missile targeting multiple Ukrainian cities, damaging energy infrastructure and injuring at least 15 people. Ukrainian air defenses shot down most drones, but some still caused significant harm, including power cuts for about 80,000 families.
The United States, under President Donald Trump, has pledged to supply Ukraine with additional weapons, including advanced Patriot air defense systems, to help counter Russian drone and missile attacks.
According to United Nations reports, the conflict has resulted in over 12,000 Ukrainian civilian deaths and tens of thousands of military casualties since it began.
The attacks have caused significant environmental damage, including pollution, destruction of ecosystems, and threats to food and water security. They have also affected regional energy security, notably in neighboring Moldova, and underscore the need for a just and lasting peace through negotiations.
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