Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow strikes destroy 12 million books before first week back at school

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1. 9d ago

   Russia Wages Hybrid Warfare Across Europe

   Russian aerial attacks destroyed millions of school books right before the start of the new school term, while both nations escalate drone warfare with hundreds of jet-powered drones and nonstop waves against Kyiv. Simultaneously, European security officials confront a broader campaign of hybrid warfare orchestrated by Moscow. This destabilization strategy includes cyberattacks, long-term disinformation, shadow maritime fleets smuggling oil, and underwater sabotage targeting critical infrastructure. European foreign ministers warn that Moscow may attempt to interfere in upcoming democratic elections across the continent.

   Why it matters

   The escalation of direct military strikes in Ukraine coincides with a wider pattern of hybrid tactics across Europe, highlighted by incidents such as a dangerous drone near Leipzig airport. Experts emphasize that these non-military operations aim to test Western defenses and erode political cohesion while maintaining plausible deniability. Meanwhile, European leaders debate the legal and economic viability of using frozen Russian assets to fund Kyiv's defense.

   What is confirmed

   • Russian aerial attacks destroyed millions of school books just before the start of the new term.
   • Russia launched 800 jet-powered drones into Ukraine over four days.
   • Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani warned of potential Russian attempts to influence elections across the European Union.
   • Tajani stated that using frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine risks a boomerang if legal conditions are not met.
   • Expert Alessandro Marrone notes that hybrid warfare combines cyberattacks, disinformation, sabotage, drones, and shadow maritime activities.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Moscow will successfully shift the outcome of upcoming democratic elections in Western European nations through active hybrid interference.

   What to watch next

   • Decisions by European nations regarding the legal framework to utilize frozen Russian assets for financing Ukraine
   • Further security measures by NATO members to protect underwater and maritime infrastructure against shadow fleet sabotage
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2. 15d ago

   Russian strikes destroy millions of school books as drone war escalates

   Russian aerial attacks destroyed millions of school books just before the start of the new term. Simultaneously, both nations are escalating drone warfare. Russia launched 800 jet-powered drones into Ukraine over four days and is utilizing a tactic of nonstop drone waves against Kyiv. In response, President Zelenskyy plans to target Russia with 1,000 drones daily, while Ukraine accelerates the development of new interceptors to counter Russian missiles and drones. Moscow has vowed massive strikes following a missile attack on Belgorod that killed two people.

   Why it matters

   The timing of the strikes coincides with the first week of school for Ukrainian children. This escalation reflects a shift toward high-volume drone attrition on both sides. Ukraine is currently racing to upgrade its air defenses to mitigate the impact of Russian jet-powered drones.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Russian bombs destroyed millions of school books before the new term.
   • President Zelenskyy plans to hit Russia with 1,000 drones a day.
   • Russia fired 800 jet-powered drones into Ukraine in four days.
   • A missile attack on Belgorod killed two people.
   • Moscow has vowed massive strikes in response to the Belgorod attack.
   • Russia is using a tactic of nonstop waves of drones against Kyiv.

   What to watch next

   • Deployment of new Ukrainian interceptors against jet-powered drones.
   • Execution of the planned 1,000 drone per day strikes by Ukraine.
   • Confirmation of the total number of school books destroyed by Russian strikes.
   Sources used for this update (7)

   1. Al Jazeera — Ukraine’s Zelenskyy plans to hit Russia with ‘1,000 drones’ a day
   2. The Independent — Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow vows ‘massive strikes’ as missile attack on Belgorod kills two
   3. The New York Times — Russia Torments Kyiv With New Tactic of Nonstop Waves of Drones
   4. The Guardian — Russia fires 800 jet-powered drones into Ukraine in four days
   5. CNN — Ukraine racing to develop new interceptors as Russian drones and missiles ravage the country
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