Russia is increasing its operations in Ukraine – but the air war has failed

Ukraine’s emergency services workers load the remains of an S-300 missile

S-300 missiles are used in large numbers in areas close to the border, thus increasing the range of classic artillery, as damage in Kharkiv testifies.

(Photo: AP)

Vienna Russia’s attacks on civilian infrastructure are part of everyday wartime life for the Ukrainians. Thursday morning’s seven-hour attack was the 17th since September — and one of the larger, involving a total of 81 cruise missiles and missiles. After all, the time intervals during which the big cities calm down are growing: while the attacks took place at least every two weeks in autumn and early winter, three have now passed.

Vladimir Putin has already missed the original goal of plunging Ukraine into a cold and dark winter: in contrast to November, in February the big cities were brightly lit up again in the evenings, the street lamps and shop signs are on again. The infrastructure has proven to be surprisingly robust.

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