Russia has launched its largest hypersonic missile attack of the war in Ukraine killing at least 22 people, including children and wounding more than 100.
The relentless bombardment was likened to an apocalypse by terrified Ukrainians as 656 drones and 73 missiles rained down on cities and towns.
The attack reflected increasingly desperate Vladimir Putin‘s attempts to regain the upper hand following successes by Ukraine on the battlefield.
With growing public dissatisfaction inside Russia the Kremlin is under increasing pressure to end the war on its terms.
Tuesday morning’s attacks were preceded by a choreographed Russian warning for foreign citizens to leave Kyiv and calls
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