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Escalation in Russia-Ukraine Conflict with Large-Scale Missile Attacks

Ukraine Retaliates as International Community Calls for De-escalation

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TOPSHOT - Firefighters work in a multi-storey residential building destroyed by a missile attack in central Kyiv, on January 2, 2024, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Russian strikes on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, and the northeastern city of Kharkiv killed at least five people. Russian President Vladimir Putin on January 1, 2024 vowed to intensify strikes on Ukraine. The military campaign has dragged on for nearly two years. (Photo by Genya SAVILOV / AFP) (Photo by GENYA SAVILOV/AFP via Getty Images)
People stand among the debris of the destroyed Shukhevych Museum after a drone attack in Bilogorshchethe, on the outskirt of Lviv on January 1, 2024, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The museum was named after UPA Corporal General Roman Shukhevych (19071950), the leader of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army. Andriy Sadovy, Mayor of Lviv said in his post in social media that the Shukhevych Museum in Bilogorshche was completely destroyed. Several private buildings were also damaged in Bilogorshche - windows and doors were blown out. (Photo by YURIY DYACHYSHYN / AFP) (Photo by YURIY DYACHYSHYN/AFP via Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Russia has launched large-scale missile attacks on Ukraine's two largest cities, Kyiv and Kharkiv, resulting in numerous civilian casualties and widespread damage.
  • Ukraine's air defenses, bolstered by Western support, have reportedly intercepted a significant portion of the incoming missiles, including all hypersonic missiles.
  • Ukraine has retaliated with missile strikes on Russian cities, leading to civilian casualties and escalating the conflict.
  • The United Nations has called for an immediate de-escalation of hostilities, expressing concern over the rising civilian death toll.
  • NATO ally Poland has deployed F-16 fighter jets to its eastern border in response to Russia's increased missile attacks.