Morning Wire Escalating Attacks on Ukraine | 3.14.22
Mar 14, 2022
Civilian casualties are rising sharply as Russian assaults escalate, impacting both urban areas and military targets. The situation is dire, especially for children caught in the conflict. Meanwhile, significant political shifts are happening in the U.S., with minority voter sentiments changing due to economic pressures. Concerns grow over Russia's reliance on China amidst increasing sanctions. At the Ukrainian-Polish border, civilians exhibit remarkable resilience, adapting to the crisis while grappling with the implications of these global tensions on U.S. politics.
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Escalating Attacks and Civilian Casualties
- Russia is escalating attacks on Ukrainian cities and key positions, leading to increased civilian casualties.
- Ukrainian officials report 85 children killed and over 100 wounded, with Russia targeting civilian areas and educational institutions.
Russia's Strategy for Kyiv
- Russia aims to encircle Kyiv and use aerial bombardment to force a Ukrainian surrender.
- This strategy seeks to avoid a protracted urban guerrilla war.
American Journalist Killed
- An American journalist, Brent Reneau, was killed, and two others were wounded by Russian forces near Kyiv.
- Reneau was a New York Times contributor but wasn't on assignment for them at the time.