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Wednesday briefing: What’s behind the drone attacks on Russia

In today’s newsletter: Could yesterday’s assault on Moscow prompt a response that helps Zelenskiy’s long-trailed counteroffensive – or hurts it?

The Guardian - UK

Five dead in Ukraine shelling of Luhansk village - Moscow-installed centre

Five people were killed and 19 wounded in Ukrainian shelling of a village in the Russian-controlled east Ukrainian region of Luhansk, a Moscow-installed coordination centre said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Are Russian President Vladimir Putin's claims about Ukrainian drone strikes on Moscow part of a false flag strategy?

Vladimir Putin blames Ukraine for the largest drone attack on Russia, but a warfare expert casts doubt on the claim and raises questions of a false flag strategy being deployed by the Kremlin.

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‘Putin’s only response is violence’: How Russia is expected to react to the drone attack on Moscow

Surprise assault, for which Ukraine has denied responsibility, leaves buildings damaged and brings war to Kremlin’s front door

The Independent UK

Russia-Ukraine war – live: Two children killed in missile strike on Kyiv medical clinic

Death and injuries caused by falling debris after all Russian projectiles were intercepted

The Independent UK

Wagner boss blasts Russia’s elite following Moscow drone attack

Russian mercenary force boss Yevgeny Prigozhin issued expletive-laden statement criticising failure to protect Moscow.

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war: only 500 of 70,000 residents left in Bakhmut, mayor says – as it happened

Figure, reported by Ukrainian news agency, comes after months of bitter fighting for control of the town

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Russia reports attacks on oil refineries and town near border with Ukraine

Russia said Ukrainian artillery hit a Russian town for a third time this week and drones struck two oil refineries in an uptick in attacks on Russian territory as Ukraine prepares a Western-backed push to end Moscow's invasion.

Reuters

Russia accuses Washington of encouraging Ukraine in its attacks

Washington is encouraging Kyiv by publicly ignoring the drone attack that struck several districts of Moscow on Tuesday, Russia's envoy to the United States said on Wednesday, after President Vladimir Putin blamed Ukraine for the strikes.

Reuters

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 462

As the war enters its 462nd day, here’s a look at the main developments.

Al Jazeera

New US aid package for Ukraine will total about $300 million and include munitions for drones

U.S. officials say a military aid package for Ukraine that is expected to be announced this week will total up to $300 million, and will include additional munitions for drones

The Independent UK

UN nuclear chief urges Russia and Ukraine to ban attacks at Europe's largest nuclear power plant

The U_N_ nuclear chief says the world is fortunate a nuclear accident hasn’t happened in Ukraine and is asking Moscow and Kyiv to commit to preventing an attack on Europe’s largest nuclear power plant and make other pledges “to avoid the danger of a catastrophic incident.”

The Independent UK

Kyiv hit by drones bombardment for third night running as Moscow hits out at 'terrorism'

Vladimir Putin's pre-dawn air raid on Kyiv sent residents again dashing for shelters - one person died after debris hit a residential building and 34 others were injured, reports say

Daily Mirror

Russia warns of harsh response as Vladimir Putin labels Moscow drone strike a terrorist act by Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin says the biggest-ever drone strike on Moscow targeted civilians, accusing Ukraine of an attack that would warrant a "severe" response.

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The Independent UK

Moscow drone attack exposes Russia's vulnerabilities, fuels criticism of military

A drone attack on Moscow has exposed breaches in Russia’s air defenses and underlined the Russian capital’s vulnerability amid expectations of a massive Ukrainian counteroffensive

The Independent UK

Putin’s war comes home as Moscow faces large-scale drone attack

One Russian politician says residents of the capital will need to adjust to ‘this new reality’

The Guardian - UK

Who was behind Moscow drone attacks and what do they mean for Ukraine war?

Latest attacks on Russian capital may be tactic by Kyiv to bring invasion closer to wealthy Muscovites

The Guardian - UK

‘One of the blasts shook our house’: Russians wake up to war at home

Drone attack and explosions in Moscow region seen as ‘logical next step’ by some as Ukraine retaliates

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The Independent UK

Ukraine has right to ‘project force’ beyond its borders, says James Cleverly

The Foreign Secretary’s comments came after he gave a speech in Estonia.

Reuters

White House says it does not support attacks inside Russia

The United States is still gathering information on reports of drones striking in Moscow, the White House said on Tuesday, reiterating that Washington does not support attacks inside Russia and is focused on helping Ukraine retake its territory.

Al Jazeera

After drone attack, fears, anger and a sense of calm in Moscow

Russians reel from a rare drone attack which Putin says was aimed at civilian targets.

Reuters

Kyiv seeks guarantees Black Sea grain deal will work if it allows Russian ammonia transit

Ukraine is seeking guarantees from Moscow and the U.N. that a deal on the safe export of Black Sea grain will work normally if Kyiv allows Russian ammonia to transit Ukrainian territory, a Ukrainian official said on Tuesday.

Reuters

As drone war comes to Russia, Muscovites shrug their shoulders and carry on

After the biggest ever drone strike on Moscow brought the Ukraine war to the Russian capital, Muscovites carried on with their lives with the fatalism for which they are famous.

Al Jazeera

Ukrainians can’t sleep as Russia hits Kyiv, but morale stays high

Wartime noise from wailing drones to exploding missiles keeps Ukrainians up, and united against Moscow.

The Guardian - UK

People in Russia: share your views on the Moscow drone attack

We want to hear from people in Moscow and across Russia following the drone attack

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