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Ukraine Strikes Crimea; Russia Bombs Civilians in Retaliation

3/16/2026

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General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces said it targeted Russian assets in Crimea, including radar systems and an S-400 launcher.
Russia retaliated by bombing residential areas in Zaporizhzhia, killing one and injuring 19.
Ukrainian forces reported strikes on Russian ships in the Kerch Strait and on Port Kavkaz infrastructure.
Russia said it intercepted numerous Ukrainian drones.
Casualties have been reported across Kherson and Kharkiv Oblasts as the conflict escalates.

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General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces said it targeted Russian assets in Crimea, including radar systems and an S-400 launcher.
Russia retaliated by bombing residential areas in Zaporizhzhia, killing one and injuring 19.
Ukrainian forces reported strikes on Russian ships in the Kerch Strait and on Port Kavkaz infrastructure.
Russia said it intercepted numerous Ukrainian drones.
Casualties have been reported across Kherson and Kharkiv Oblasts as the conflict escalates.