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Russia's Devastating Assault on Ukraine Claims 14 Lives

2/4/2025

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On February 1, Russia unleashed a devastating assault on Ukraine, unleashing 42 missiles and 123 drones, claiming 14 lives in Poltava alone. The ongoing conflict has ravaged cultural heritage, damaging over 1,330 monuments. Meanwhile, Ukraine's electricity imports plummeted by 50% in January, coinciding with a significant drop in U.S. military aid.

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On February 1, Russia unleashed a devastating assault on Ukraine, unleashing 42 missiles and 123 drones, claiming 14 lives in Poltava alone. The ongoing conflict has ravaged cultural heritage, damaging over 1,330 monuments. Meanwhile, Ukraine's electricity imports plummeted by 50% in January, coinciding with a significant drop in U.S. military aid.