Russian President Vladimir Putin’s military on Friday launched what’s been called the largest aerial attack of the Ukraine war, and one economic-focused Ukrainian outlet estimated the cost of the assault for Russia to be at least $1.273 billion.

The figure was calculated by Ekonomichna Pravda (Economic Truth), which tallied the prices of the drones and missiles the Ukrainian Air Force reported Russia used during the massive assault.

The Associated Press (AP), citing Ukrainian officials, said at least 30 civilians were killed in the strikes that took place across the country—including on the capital Kyiv—and at least 144 people were wounded. The AP reported Russia used 122 missiles and dozens of drones in what was a bombardment that lasted around 18 hours. Officials said a maternity hospital, schools and residential apartments were among the structures damaged.

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    10 months ago

    Wait until you hear what the West is allowing Israel to get away with.

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      10 months ago

      Yes that’s outrageous too, but it’s not a European security problem the same way Russia is. That said, I am so sick of our politicians defending and even supporting Israel.

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        Israel has proven that they’re willing to invade lands that they do not own under the guise of divine birthright. They are slaughtering innocent children. They are executing innocent civilians. They’re openly executing the hostages they supposedly want to save. They are insanely well funded, have an espionage agency that is world renowned and (again) have proven that they are willing to commit war crimes to exterminate a group of people they do not like.

        I’m sorry my guy but that seems like a pretty big security problem brewing given that they’re using the fucking Nazi playbook.

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          10 months ago

          Yes it’s a security problem, but not remotely close to the security problem Russia poses to Europe.
          The middle east is mostly a security problem for Europe in the form of refugees.