1. Ukrainian Civilians Endure Russian Missile Barrage, Cyberattack.
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Nikolaienko, Nikita and Lovett, Ian
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PROJECTILES , *BARRAGES , *UKRAINIANS , *BALLISTIC missiles , *MILITARY assistance , *CYBERTERRORISM , *AERIAL bombing - Abstract
Residents of Kyiv, Ukraine, are enduring missile strikes and a cyberattack that Ukrainian authorities believe are orchestrated by Russia to create chaos and demoralize the nation. Ukrainian air defense intercepted 10 ballistic missiles over Kyiv, causing damage to residential buildings, a kindergarten, and a hospital. Additionally, millions of Ukrainians are without cell service due to a cyberattack on the country's largest wireless network operator. The situation has worsened the mood in the country, as previous attempts to regain territory and secure more military aid from the US have been unsuccessful. Despite the challenges, Kyiv residents remain resilient, and the damage from missile attacks has been limited compared to previous years. The cyberattack has been claimed by a Russian hacker group, and Ukrainian leaders are seeking support from Western allies. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2023