Russia vows continued strikes on Kyiv as Ukraine promises retaliation

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The developments mark a sharp escalation in the Russia-Ukraine war, centered on attacks against urban infrastructure and the prospect of reciprocal strikes on energy facilities. Reuters reported that Russia recently struck infrastructure in Kyiv, including a bridge across the Dnipro River, while Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv would not target civilians but would expand attacks on Russian refineries. The reported escalation carries immediate risks for civilians, diplomatic personnel, energy markets and wider regional security.

Sources: Reuters, Anadolu Agency, The New York Times