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Ukraine Hits Moscow While Russia Steps Up Eastern Attacks: The war in Ukraine is seeing a major escalation as Kyiv launches its largest drone strike on Moscow to date. Meanwhile, Russian forces are taking advantage of better weather to push harder into Ukraines eastern fortress belt.

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Key Stories

  • Largest drone strike hits Moscow region — Kyiv launched a massive long-range drone attack that reached the heart of Russia, killing three people and proving Ukraine can now strike deep into enemy territory.

  • Russia ramps up spring offensive in the east — With winter fading, Russian troops have intensified their assaults in the Donetsk region, edging closer to the strategic hub of Kostiantynivka.

  • Speculation grows over a potential end to the conflict — Analysts are dissecting recent comments from Putin suggesting the war might be coming to an end, though the situation on the ground remains incredibly intense.

  • Battlefield momentum remains at a stalemate — Despite small victories on both sides, experts say the overall picture of the war has barely shifted as the conflict enters its fifth year.

Summary

The war in Ukraine is seeing a major escalation as Kyiv launches its largest drone strike on Moscow to date. Meanwhile, Russian forces are taking advantage of better weather to push harder into Ukraines eastern fortress belt. 

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Ukrainian drones hit Moscow and surrounding area, killing three

Ukrainian drones hit Moscow and surrounding area, killing three

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One of Ukraine’s largest drone attacks on Russia leaves several dead near Moscow. The strikes hit an oil refinery and two oil-pumping stations in the Moscow region, according to the Ukrainian security service. The barrage comes just days after a massive Russian attack on the Ukrainian capital killed at least 24 people. 00:00 Russian Authorities report four deaths after Ukrainian drone attacks 00:49 Military analyst Marina Miron 02:14 It’s “logical” for both sides to claim that civilians were targeted 04:10 Both warring factions increasingly use unmanned systems 05:42 Ukraine and Russia are now in a war of attrition For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1 #ukrainewar #russia #moscow

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