Published on 17/11/2024 20:25
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War in Ukraine: Russia tightens the grip with massive airstrikes
War in Ukraine: Russia tightens the grip with massive airstrikes
(France 2)
Vladimir Putin returned to the offensive in Ukraine on Sunday, November 17, with one of the largest Russian air attacks since the start of the war. 120 missiles and 90 drones were launched across Ukrainian territory, mainly targeting electricity infrastructure.
A residential area of Odessa (Ukraine) was ravaged by flames after a Russian strike on Sunday November 17. “Everyone started screaming. We were so scared,” testifies a mother, in shock. Ukraine suffered its worst air attack in several months. Russia has launched 120 missiles and 90 drones across the country.
In the crosshairs, Ukraine’s energy capacities, as temperatures begin to drop. The air offensive comes the day after an interview in which Volodymyr Zelensky announced that he wanted to end the war diplomatically. But how to negotiate in these conditions? “This attack shows once again that there is no one to talk to. This is Russia’s response, it is clear.”estimates a man met by France Télévisions.
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