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Russia Strikes Ukraine After Putin 'Pandora's Box' Warning

Russia Strikes Ukraine After Putin 'Pandora's Box' Warning

Summary

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Ukraine's recent long-range attacks on Russian sites have "opened Pandora's box," leading Russia to strike important parts of Ukraine's economy. Following these remarks, Russia launched new attacks on Ukraine, including hitting a shopping mall in Kryvyi Rih and attacking ports and other infrastructure.

Key Facts

  • Putin warned Ukraine that its attacks on Russian economic sites would provoke serious Russian strikes in response.
  • Ukraine carried out drone attacks on Russian oil refineries, warehouses, and even near Moscow.
  • Russia responded with missile and drone attacks on Ukraine's energy facilities, ports, and transport systems.
  • A Russian strike on a shopping mall in Kryvyi Rih killed 16 people and injured 140 in a double drone attack.
  • Russia claimed to have damaged fuel storage tanks and cargo unloading equipment in the southern Ukrainian port of Yuzhny.
  • Ukrainian railway officials reported a Russian drone strike on a passenger train, but no injuries occurred.
  • Ukraine said it attacked Russian sites in Crimea, including destroying a Russian jet at the Saky air base.
  • Both sides accuse each other of targeting civilian infrastructure during the conflict.
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