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Russia vows escalation after Ukraine hits Moscow with drone attack
CNBC • • world
Key Points:
- Ukraine launched its largest-ever drone attack on Moscow, targeting a major oil refinery and using nearly 200 drones, resulting in 16 injuries and temporary flight suspensions at four Moscow airports.
- Russia vowed to conduct frequent and massive group strikes against Ukraine in retaliation, aiming at targets critical to Ukraine's military capabilities, as stated by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy framed the strikes as a justified response to Russian attacks on Kyiv, emphasizing the precision and effectiveness of Ukraine's recent military actions and calling for diplomatic efforts to end the war.
- Russian military bloggers expressed concerns about the effectiveness of Russia's air defenses following the Ukrainian strikes, highlighting vulnerabilities and internal challenges faced by the Kremlin.
- U.S. President Donald Trump pledged additional support to Ukraine and urged Russia to negotiate an end to the conflict, noting the heavy losses suffered by both sides.
