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Russia launches major air assault on Ukraine

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September 28, 2025

Russia has launched one of its largest air assaults in weeks on Ukraine, firing hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles in a 12-hour-long barrage. The strikes hit Kyiv and several regions, killing at least four and injuring many more. Despite the devastation, a military analyst tells DW that Ukraine's air defenses have made "amazing improvements" since the war began.

What is the strategy behind Russia's massive bombardment? DW put this and other questions to Domitilla Sagramoso, a military and security analyst at King's College, London. 

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