Putin admits Moscow has room to 'work on' its air defenses after drone attacks hit civilian areas in the capital
Business InsiderDec 26, 2022
Explosions Reported Across Ukraine Following Further Russian Attacks
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Image copyright: State Emergency Service of Ukraine [via Wikimedia Commons]
The Facts
Multiple explosions were reported across Ukraine after Russia launched further drone and missile attacks into the country in the early hours of Monday.
Valerii Zaluzhnyi, commander-in-chief of Ukraine's armed forces, said, "Last night, the Russian occupiers attacked military facilities and critical infrastructure of Ukraine with cruise missiles and attack drones."
The Spin
Pro-establishment narrative
As this war has dragged into its 15th month, Russia continues to terrorize Ukrainian civilians with regular nighttime attacks, and has now moved to daytime attacks as well. While missile defenses have become far more effective, a risk remains from falling missile debris, and everyone's got a story of how tired they feel.
Pro-Russia narrative
Whenever Ukraine is ready, Russia is prepared to enter peace talks to end this conflict. However, Ukraine must accept certain preconditions such as demilitarization and dropping its ambitions of joining NATO. The alternative is that these attacks will continue.
