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Ukraine War Shifts Focus to Civilians, Experts Warn

5/7/2025

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The war in Ukraine marks a troubling evolution in warfare, as civilian populations become the focus of coercive attacks rather than military targets. Russia's early strategies fell short, exposing strategic flaws. Experts urge bolstering Ukraine's air defenses, disrupting Russian supply lines, and adapting NATO's tactics to confront these new, pressing challenges.

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The war in Ukraine marks a troubling evolution in warfare, as civilian populations become the focus of coercive attacks rather than military targets. Russia's early strategies fell short, exposing strategic flaws. Experts urge bolstering Ukraine's air defenses, disrupting Russian supply lines, and adapting NATO's tactics to confront these new, pressing challenges.