Drone Strike Kills Three in Russia's Udmurtia Region Amid Escalating Conflict
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A drone strike in Russia's Udmurtia region, over 1,000 km from the front line, killed three people in a car, as Moscow and Kyiv escalate attacks on each other amidst largely frozen US-led peace talks.
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Why It Matters
Both Moscow and Kyiv have increased attacks on each other in recent months, as US-led talks aimed at ending the conflict remain largely frozen. Kyiv denies targeting civilians, stating its strikes are retaliation for Russian bombardment and aim to pressure Moscow into negotiations.
Some of the strikes hit hundreds of kilometres from the front line, according to authorities.
Both Moscow and Kyiv have upped attacks on each other in recent months, as US-led talks aimed at ending the conflict remain largely frozen.
Kyiv, which denies targeting civilians, says the strikes are fair retaliation for deadly Russian bombardment of its own territory and are aimed at pressuring Moscow into negotiations.
Three were killed in a drone strike on a car in Russia’s Udmurtia region, more than 1,000 kilometres (600 miles) from the front line, the region’s acting governor Olga Abramova said on Telegram.
Open Questions
- What was the specific target of the drone strike in Udmurtia?
- How will Russia respond to this deep strike?
