Russia Launches Drone and Missile Strikes Across Ukraine Amid Moscow Attack and Conflicting Claims Over Bakhmut

Overview

• Russia launched heavy strikes against cities across Ukraine, including an attempted drone attack on Kyiv and its largest drone attack ever on Moscow.
• Moscow officials accuse Ukraine of carrying out a drone attack on the Russian capital while Ukraine denies directing strikes at Moscow.
• Military conflict continues around the city of Bakhmut, with Russia claiming capture but Ukraine denying Russian control.
• Western leaders warn Russia about storing nuclear weapons in Belarus while Lithuania prepares civilians for potential Russian attacks.
• Foreign investors have withdrawn billions from Russia's economy due to its invasion of Ukraine, sanctions, and Western divestments.