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Russia Strikes Ukrainian Energy, Escalating Conflict Amid International Support for Ukraine

Russia launched a large-scale aerial attack on Ukrainian fuel and energy facilities, using precision weaponry. The strike was a response to Ukraine's use of U.S.-supplied ATACMS missiles against a Russian airport. Ukrainian President Zelensky condemned the attack as one of the most severe on Ukraine’s energy network. The Ukrainian Air Force intercepted 81 missiles and 80 drones. The EU reaffirmed strong support for Ukraine’s military, economic, and financial needs and its NATO and EU membership, though some EU countries remain hesitant. U.S. President-elect Trump disagreed with Ukraine’s missile strikes, while Kremlin spokesman Peskov reiterated Moscow’s terms for peace negotiations.

December 15, 2024 / 12:07 IST
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first published: Dec 15, 2024 12:06 pm

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