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Escalation in Ukraine Conflict: Kyiv and Kursk Strikes Lead to Civilian Casualties

Recent missile strikes by Russia on Ukraine and a Ukrainian response in Kursk have escalated conflict and caused significant civilian casualties.

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Updated: Dec 20th, 2024, 3:54 PM ET

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Recent escalations in the Ukraine conflict saw brutal Russian missile strikes on Kyiv resulting in at least one death and several injuries. Ukrainian retaliation led to a deadly strike in Russia's Kursk region, killing six, including a child, and damaging various infrastructure. The violence underscores a troubling shift in wartime tactics, including the assassination of Russian General Igor Kirillov by Ukrainian forces. This series of attacks has intensified demands for more air defense systems in Ukraine amid concerns of further missile threats from Russia, raising tensions between the two nations.

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