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Ukraine air raids increase in frequency and duration
Russian air raids in Ukraine have increased in both frequency and duration since mid-August, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He characterized the escalation as a new tactic intended to terrorize Ukrainian citizens, cities, and villages.
Data indicates a significant rise in activity. Between June and early August, Ukraine experienced an average of five air raids per week totaling 2.3 hours. By the fourth week of August, the number of raids rose to 34, with a combined duration of 23.2 hours. Following a brief lull in early September during US diplomatic visits, shelling resumed, including a six-hour raid that resulted in five deaths and 35 injuries.
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Kyiv · Russia · Ukraine · Volodymyr Zelenskyy
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- [● 3 SOURCES] A recent six-hour air raid killed five people and wounded 35 others. bahamasspectator.com · stvincenttribune.com · barbadosgazette.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated on September 6 that Russian air raids have become more frequent and intense since mid-August. bahamasspectator.com · stvincenttribune.com · barbadosgazette.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Between June and early August, there were five air raids per week with a combined duration of 2.3 hours. bahamasspectator.com · stvincenttribune.com · barbadosgazette.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] In the fourth week of August, there were 34 air raids totaling 23.2 hours. bahamasspectator.com · stvincenttribune.com · barbadosgazette.com