Ukrainian Attacks on Russian Cities and Russian Response

Published: 16 March 2024 at 06:10

Ukrainian shelling in Belgorod, Russia, killed two people, with three wounded; while a Ukrainian drone attack caused a fire at a Russian oil refinery in the Samara region. In a retaliatory move, Russian missiles struck Ukraine\'s Odesa port city, killing at least 20 people. Russian President Putin promised a harsh response to Ukrainian attacks in Belgorod and Kursk. The attacks coincided with Russia\'s presidential elections, sparking fierce fighting between Kyiv and Moscow.

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Russian officials say Ukrainian shelling kills 2 in a border city and drones target an oil refinery

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Russian missiles kill at least 16 people in latest strike on Odesa

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