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Russia's biggest air attack of war kills 31 in Ukraine, officials say
Reuters ^ | December 29, 2023 | Ivan Lyubsyh-Kirdey, Yuliia Dysa and Tom Balmforth

Posted on 12/29/2023 2:50:04 PM PST by Navy Patriot

Russia unleashed its biggest air attack of the war on Ukraine on Friday, killing 31 civilians, wounding more than 160 others and hitting cities and infrastructure across the country, officials said.

NATO member Poland said a Russian missile appeared to have flown into its airspace for some 40 km before returning to Ukraine under three minutes later. There was no immediate comment from Moscow and NATO said it remained "vigilant".

The Ukrainian foreign ministry said the vast end-of-year air assault showed there should be "no talk of a truce" with the Kremlin at a time when uncertainty hangs over the future of Western support for Kyiv.

"Today, millions of Ukrainians awoke to the loud sound of explosions. I wish those sounds of explosions in Ukraine could be heard all around the world," Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said,

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Biggest Air Attack Of The War, ...that's what Rooters squad of three says.

They have enough names for half a dozen "Journalists".

1 posted on 12/29/2023 2:50:04 PM PST by Navy Patriot
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Suspect that it’s payback for the Neocons taking out that Russian ship a few days ago.


2 posted on 12/29/2023 2:51:49 PM PST by BobL (Trump gets my vote, even if I have to write him in; Millions of others will do the same)
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3 posted on 12/29/2023 2:54:35 PM PST by MinorityRepublican
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To: BobL

Of course it is. But they won’t mention that now because it may get people to say that it was retaliation and they can’t have that.


4 posted on 12/29/2023 2:56:18 PM PST by dforest
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To: MinorityRepublican

5 posted on 12/29/2023 2:57:45 PM PST by wildcard_redneck (He who sacrifices freedom for security deserves neither.)
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The Ukrainian foreign ministry said the vast end-of-year air assault showed there should be "no talk of a truce" with the Kremlin

The major problem with rampant corruption is that Ukraine's leaders are willing to sell out their country to accumulate and preserve their personal wealth.

6 posted on 12/29/2023 3:07:39 PM PST by Right_Wing_Madman
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To: BobL

I don’t think it’s payback. It is something more, and those men and women in the trenches should surrender and save their lives, because Zelensky ain’t gonna do it for them.


7 posted on 12/29/2023 3:08:58 PM PST by cabojoe ( πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Stop Ukie censorship. Release Rocco and Gonzalo Lira)
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These are just targets that Russia believes will advance their goals in this War.

This is the first war of it's kind.

Russia has had to adapt in many ways to accomplish their original goals, and they are still doing so.

It may take considerably longer before the Russian Derangement Syndrome crowd realize they have a problem, if ever.

8 posted on 12/29/2023 3:09:11 PM PST by Navy Patriot (Celebrate Decivilization)
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FINISH RHW JOB, take out the Kerch Bridge!


9 posted on 12/29/2023 3:10:54 PM PST by WellyP (question!)
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take out the Kerch Bridge!

The Kerch Bridge will forever be a symbol of NATO incompetence and futility.

10 posted on 12/29/2023 3:15:04 PM PST by Right_Wing_Madman
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To: Navy Patriot

How is this possible? The FR Ukrainistas tell us that Ukraine is winning the war...Putin is on his heels.


11 posted on 12/29/2023 3:17:43 PM PST by moovova ("The NEXT election is the most important election of our lifetimes!β€œ LOL...)
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If Ukraine wasn't Globo, Homo, Nazi or corrupt, I'd support them politically.

Then again, if Ukraine wasn't Globo, Homo, Nazi or corrupt, Russia would never had to respond with military force, to the Murder and Ethnic Cleansing of Russian Civilians in the Donetsk and Luhansk Independent Oblasts.

12 posted on 12/29/2023 3:20:21 PM PST by Navy Patriot (Celebrate Decivilization)
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“I wish those sounds of explosions in Ukraine could be heard all around the world,”

Gee thanks. I think I’ll take you off my Christmas list.


13 posted on 12/29/2023 3:22:51 PM PST by SaxxonWoods (Are you ready for Black Lives MAGA? It's coming.)
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I suspect it has more to do with their overall war strategy. The Russians have been preparing for a new offense. Maybe this was the kick-off. Also, Ukraine have received a squadron of F-16’s which could have been on the target list. It would be interesting to know what military damage was actually done.


14 posted on 12/29/2023 3:27:40 PM PST by elpadre
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To: Right_Wing_Madman

Right_Wing_Madam = 2024 Clown


15 posted on 12/29/2023 3:29:18 PM PST by dennisw (Be positive. Evey day is= day.)
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Right_Wing_Madam = 2024 Clown

Do you think Zelensky should evacuate Avdiivka or should he sacrifice all his troops there?

16 posted on 12/29/2023 3:32:08 PM PST by Right_Wing_Madman
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Ukraine Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba's statement might be construed as wishing Russia would attack "all around the world".

But why?

Is "all around the world" killing Ethnic Russians in Donetsk and Luhansk?

Kuleba is hoping he can con "all around the world" into attacking Russia so he can get rich and laid, while "all around the world" Dies among conscripted Ukrainian girls and children.

Whatta Guy!

17 posted on 12/29/2023 3:40:09 PM PST by Navy Patriot (Celebrate Decivilization)
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Putin is on his heels.

Can't be, Zelensky stole Putin's Heels in 2010 when he wore his own out.

18 posted on 12/29/2023 3:46:13 PM PST by Navy Patriot (Celebrate Decivilization)
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I thought Russia ran out of ammo and missiles 1.5 years ago?


19 posted on 12/29/2023 3:54:58 PM PST by Trump20162020
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I thought Russia ran out of ammo and missiles 1.5 years ago?

Yes, fortunately Russia had enough foresight to launch these missiles 1.6 years ago.

20 posted on 12/29/2023 4:00:24 PM PST by Navy Patriot (Celebrate Decivilization)
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