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Russia’s Defense Ministry said on Saturday that it had thwarted a Ukrainian missile strike on the city of Kaluga, about 120 miles southwest of Moscow. The ministry said that the Ukrainian missiles were intercepted by Russian air defenses.
The ministry also said that it had destroyed several Ukrainian drones off the coast of Crimea. The drones were reportedly carrying out reconnaissance missions.
The Ukrainian military has not commented on the Russian claims.
The strikes come as Russia’s war in Ukraine enters its fifth month. The war has caused widespread devastation in Ukraine and displaced millions of people.
The United States and its allies have imposed severe sanctions on Russia in an effort to pressure it to end the war. However, the sanctions have so far had little effect on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s calculus.
The war is also having a significant impact on the global economy. Energy prices have soared, and there are concerns about a global food crisis.
The United Nations estimates that over 10 million people have been displaced within Ukraine since the start of the war. Millions more have fled to neighboring countries.
The war is also having a devastating impact on the Ukrainian economy. The World Bank estimates that Ukraine’s economy will shrink by 45% this year.
The United States and its allies have pledged billions of dollars in aid to Ukraine. However, it is unclear how long this aid will be sustainable.
The war in Ukraine is a major geopolitical crisis with far-reaching implications. It is too early to say how the war will end, but it is clear that it will have a lasting impact on the region and the world.
In addition to the strikes in Kaluga and off the coast of Crimea, Russia has also reported other Ukrainian attacks in recent days. On Friday, Russia said that it had shot down a Ukrainian drone that was approaching the Kursk nuclear power plant.
The Ukrainian military has not commented on these reports either.
The war in Ukraine is a highly complex and fluid situation. It is important to stay up-to-date on the latest news and developments in order to get a better understanding of what is happening
