Russia launches massive missile and drone attack on Kyiv
Russia conducted one of its largest aerial assaults of the war, launching 70 missiles and 611 drones at targets across Ukraine including Kyiv.
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escalating
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AFBytes briefing
Large-scale strikes on the Ukrainian capital increase the likelihood of further U.S. military aid packages and sustain pressure on European energy security.
Key entities
- Russia
- Ukraine
- Kyiv
What to watch next
- Watch the next U.S. defense appropriations markup for additional Ukraine aid amounts.
- Monitor UNESCO statements on heritage site damage for potential diplomatic consequences.
- Observe Putin’s parade speech for Ukraine escalation hints.
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