Russia's Escalation: A Pattern of Retaliation and Intimidation The latest wave of ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv by Russian forces has left one person dead, 14 wounded, and a trail of destruction in its wake.
This attack is another escalation in the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Russian actions throughout the war have consistently followed a pattern of retaliation and intimidation.
When faced with Ukrainian counterattacks on critical infrastructure such as oil refineries and fuel storage facilities, Russian forces respond with disproportionate force.