
Ukrainians are coping with increasingly deadly Russian attacks as Kyiv faces extraordinary bombardment despite its drone defenses, according to The Economist's editor in chief who recently visited Ukraine.
AI-generated summary
Ukraine has been defending itself against Russia's full-scale invasion since February 2022, developing drone warfare capabilities while facing ongoing Russian attacks on cities and infrastructure.
How Ukrainians are coping with new, more deadly Russian attacks
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Zanny Minton Beddoes, The Economist's editor in chief, just visited Ukraine. She says, despite all its drone weaponry, Kyiv is under extraordinary bombardment, as Russia tries to make it unlivable.
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AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Russian bombardment intensity will continue or increase in the near term
Likely · Within weeks
Ukrainian civilians will continue adapting defense and coping strategies
Very likely · Within months

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