Ukraine Fights Back as Russia Launches Missile Attacks.


Ukraine Fights Back as Russia Launches Missile Attacks.

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Ukraine Fights Back as Russia Launches Missile Attacks.

Russia attacked Ukraine's energy systems with missiles at night, causing power outages. Ukraine retaliated by using drones to damage a Russian oil refinery far from the border.

Important people from the United States are trying to help end the war. They plan to meet with leaders from both Ukraine and Russia to talk about peace.

President Trump is sending representatives to Ukraine this week. He wants the war to end soon because many people are dying and a lot of things are being destroyed.

Ukraine wants to avoid new taxes the United States put on imported steel and aluminum. Ukraine sells a lot of these metals to the United States, so the taxes would hurt their economy.

The attacks continued throughout the night, with Russia using many drones and missiles. The specific details of the attacks are unclear, but both sides claim to have inflicted damage.


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What did Russia do to Ukraine's energy systems?

Russia attacked Ukraine's energy systems with missiles at night, causing power outages.

What is President Trump doing about the war?

President Trump is sending representatives to Ukraine this week to help end the war.

Why does Ukraine want to avoid new taxes from the United States?

Ukraine wants to avoid new taxes on imported steel and aluminum because it would hurt their economy.


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