Russia Bombs Kyiv After Week of Threats, Inflicting Psychological Toll on Capital
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Maria Varenikova, Kim Barker
Summary
Russia launched deadly strikes on Kyiv after a week of repeated threats and warnings, which appeared designed to inflict psychological trauma on the Ukrainian capital's population. The delay between Moscow's threats and the actual attack seemed intentional, maximizing anxiety and fear among residents before the bombardment finally occurred.
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· 3 pulledMoscow's repeated warnings of a major strike, combined with the delay before it happened, seemed intended to inflict a psychological toll on the Ukrainian capital.
After an Agonizing Week of Threats, Kyiv Is Finally Bombarded by Russia
The aftermath of a Russian strike on a residential area
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