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Saturday, March 7, 2026
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Russia Attacks Ukraine's Important Places

Russia has started many strong attacks. These attacks hit important places in Ukraine. They hit ports, the electricity system, and places for medical supplies. Many homes now have no electricity. Medical supplies are also hard to get. This happens when Ukraine expects cold winter weather. Ukraine is also fighting Russia's ships.

In the last week, Russia used many weapons. Ukraine saw over 1,500 drones and 900 bombs. They also saw 46 missiles. Ports in Chornomorsk and Odesa were hit. Some Turkish ships were damaged. One worker was hurt. A drone also hit a building in Russia. Two people died there.

The attacks on electricity were very bad. Five parts of Ukraine lost power. Special missiles were used. About one million homes had no electricity. Medical warehouses were also hit. This destroyed medical supplies. The value is about $200 million.

Ukraine's President Zelenskyy was angry. He said Russia hurts normal people. He also said Russia wants to cause more damage. Ukraine thinks Russia is not just hitting military places. They think Russia is hurting ordinary people.

Some experts think Russia is angry. Ukraine has hit Russia's oil ships. These ships bring money for Russia's war. Ukraine's economy needs its ports. These attacks hurt Ukraine's ability to export goods.

These attacks affect world trade. Turkey asked Russia to stop the attacks. The attacks are dangerous for ships. The world is worried about energy prices. The problems for people in Ukraine are also serious.

The Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant had a power problem. It had to use backup power. This is to keep the reactors cool. The International Atomic Energy Agency is watching. The attacks show that Ukraine's important places are not safe. Winter will be hard for Ukraine.

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