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The war in Ukraine escalates dramatically as Russia suffers massive overnight attacks. The city of Kharkiv endured heavy bombardment last night, with reports of significant damage and casualties. Despite the intense assault, Russian President Vladimir Putin announces a strategic shift, stating that instead of capturing Ukraine's second-largest city, the focus is now on establishing a buffer zone.
Putin explains that the renewed attacks in the Kharkiv region are a direct response to Ukrainian shelling in Russia's Belgorod region. This marks a significant escalation in the conflict, with. . .
