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Escalation in Ukraine Conflict as Russia Launches Major Missile Attack

Ukrainian forces face power grid shutdowns due to Russian missile strikes on energy infrastructure amid ongoing long-range attacks.

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  4. Russian missile attack forces Ukraine to shut down power grid

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  5. Russian missile attack forces Ukraine to shut down power grid

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  6. Russian missile attack forces Ukraine to shut down power grid

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  7. Russian Missile Attack Forces Ukraine to Shut Down Power Grid

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  8. Ukraine’s largest drone strike hits Russia, targets key industrial sites

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  9. Ukraine strikes Russia overnight, claiming largest attack of war so far

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Updated: Jan 15th, 2025, 11:58 AM ET

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On January 15, 2025, Russia launched a significant aerial attack on Ukraine, using over 40 missiles and 70 drones. The strikes targeted critical energy infrastructure, necessitating power outages across several regions including Kharkiv and Lviv. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy condemned the attacks as attempts to terrorize the Ukrainian population and called for expedited support from Western allies for air defense systems. The ongoing conflict has entered a new phase with both nations engaging in escalating long-range operations, amidst freezing winter conditions impacting the civilian population in Ukraine.


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