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Russia-Ukraine Conflict Escalates

16 Aug to 21 Aug

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André Rhoden-PaulBBC
Joe InwoodBBC
Dan JohnsonBBC
Tinshui YeungBBC
Paul KirbyBBC
Tabby WilsonBBC
Mark HallamDeutsche Welle
AFPNational Post
Efrem LukatskyThe Independent
Imogen JamesBBC
David BrennanABC News (US)
Alexis CaracoEuronews

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On Saturday night, Ukraine fired some 822 drones towards Russia, with 600 aiming for Moscow, according to its regional governor, who said the Russian capital had suffered "one of the most massive drone attacks in recent memory".

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At least 13 people have been killed and 40 injured in the latest Russian strikes targeting the Ukrainian capital, Ukraine's prime minister said, as Kyiv continues to face a shortage of air defence missiles.

4 of 10 outletsfirst reported 16 Augwording from BBC

In Solomianskyi district, the top two floors of a nine-storey residential building were destroyed and fires broke out on other floors.

3 of 10 outletsfirst reported 20 Augwording from CBC

Russia has warned the UK of "consequences" following confirmation that British-made drones were used in recent strikes on military and industrial targets in Russia.

3 of 10 outletsfirst reported 18 Augwording from BBC

The U.K. has been one of Ukraine’s strongest backers since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022, committing around 25 billion pounds ($47 billion) in support, including 16 billion pounds in military aid.

3 of 10 outletsfirst reported 18 Augwording from National Post

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16 Aug
Russia has intensified aerial attacks across Ukraine in recent weeks, while Kyiv has stepped up attacks on Russian logistics hubs, aiming to disrupt military supplies.
4 outlets · BBC
18 Aug
Russia has warned the UK of "consequences" following confirmation that British-made drones were used in recent strikes on military and industrial targets in Russia.
3 outlets · BBC
20 Aug
At least 13 people have died after Russian ballistic missiles damaged buildings and severed the power supply to some parts of Kyiv, officials say.
3 outlets · ABC News (Australia)

Coverage 15 articles

21 Aug Kyiv residents search through the wreckage after Russia’s deadly barrage
Euronews
20 Aug Video shows Russian missile strike on Ukrainian capital
Al Jazeera
20 Aug 'Massive' Russian missile strike on Kyiv kills at least 12 people, Zelenskyy says
ABC News (US)
20 Aug Russian missile barrage kills at least 16 in Ukraine and wounds dozens
CBC
20 Aug Russian missile strikes kill 13 in Kyiv, more than 30 injured
ABC News (AU)
20 Aug At least 13 killed in Kyiv as Ukraine grapples with air defence shortages
BBC
19 Aug Moscow warehouse burns as Ukraine drone crews prepare to strike again
The Independent
18 Aug Russia warns Britain of 'consequences' for supplying drones to Ukraine
The Straits Times
18 Aug Moscow warns of ‘consequences’ after reports U.K.-made drones hit Russia
National Post
18 Aug Russian missile attack kills 10 in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, officials say
The Straits Times

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18 Aug Ukraine, Russia trade strikes; Wildberries site hit again
Deutsche Welle
18 Aug Russia warns UK will pay for supplying drones to Ukraine
BBC
16 Aug Five killed as Russia launches fresh aerial attacks across Ukraine
BBC
16 Aug UK-made drones strike targets inside Russia
BBC
16 Aug Watch: BBC visits smouldering market in Ukraine after strikes
BBC

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