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A Bridge, a Bomb and Putin’s Revenge

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Retaliation and Resilience

This chapter examines the aftermath of a significant attack on a bridge connecting Russia to Crimea, triggering a wave of devastating rocket strikes on Kiev and other Ukrainian cities. The civilian casualties and destruction messaged a troubling escalation in tactics by the Russian military, as the focus shifted from military to civilian targets. Despite the chaos and fear caused by these attacks, many Ukrainians remain resolute and hopeful for victory, interpreting the bombings as a sign of weakness from their adversaries.

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