Ukrainian Attacks in Crimea Deprive Towns of Power and Water
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Ukrainian attacks in Crimea have cut off power and water supplies to towns in the region. The campaign is described as an effort by Ukraine to pressure the Russian government into negotiations. Russia, however, has not publicly acknowledged the severity of the situation.
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Ukraine targets civilian infrastructure to force negotiations
Ukraine's campaign to bring the war home to ordinary Russians is meant to pressure the Kremlin to negotiate.
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Ukraine's campaign to bring the war home to ordinary Russians is meant to pressure the Kremlin to negotiate.
New York Times- Ukraine demonstrates ability to strike deep inside Crimea
- Moscow's inaction may indicate vulnerability
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Loaded language removedUkraine’s campaign to bring the war home to ordinary Russians is meant to pressure the Kremlin to negotiate. Moscow has acted as if there were no crisis.
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Ukraine's campaign to bring the war home to ordinary Russians is meant to pressure the Kremlin to negotiate.
New York TimesMoscow has acted as if there were no crisis.
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