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Russia tries to delay Ukraine's counteroffensive by launching large-scale airstrikes – CNN

Wednesday, 17 May 2023, 01:58
Russia tries to delay Ukraine's counteroffensive by launching large-scale airstrikes – CNN
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Russia has begun larger scale attacks in an attempt to force Ukraine to delay its counteroffensive. 

Source: CNN citing a US official familiar with the situation

Details: The official said that Russia is spending more ammunition than usual, trying to confuse Ukrainian air defences.

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According to a US official, the Russian Federation launched large-scale airstrikes simultaneously from several fronts, targeting command centres in Kyiv and other important facilities, probably in an attempt to force Ukraine to delay its highly-anticipated counteroffensive.

CNN noted that Ukraine was able to withstand the attacks, intercepting a high percentage of missiles and drones with the help of air defence systems provided by Western partners.

According to a CNN source, large-scale Russian attacks could even benefit Ukraine, as the Russian Federation is more actively using its limited stockpile of high-precision missiles.

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Background: According to CNN, Russia's missile attack on Ukraine on the night of 15–16 May did not destroy a Patriot anti-aircraft missile system, as the Russian Defence Ministry has claimed.

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