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Russia Intensifies Strikes on Ukraine, Zelenskyy Seeks Defense Aid

3/26/2026

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The Russian Federation has intensified its campaign against Ukraine with missile and drone strikes that killed at least five people.
The strikes included a daytime attack in Lviv, one of the largest offensives in weeks.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for more air defense support from allies amid dwindling resources.
NATO's Baltic Air Policing responded to the Estonia incident.
Estonia protests airspace violations amid the broader Iran conflict.

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The Russian Federation has intensified its campaign against Ukraine with missile and drone strikes that killed at least five people.
The strikes included a daytime attack in Lviv, one of the largest offensives in weeks.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for more air defense support from allies amid dwindling resources.
NATO's Baltic Air Policing responded to the Estonia incident.
Estonia protests airspace violations amid the broader Iran conflict.