How Ukrainians are coping with new, more deadly Russian attacks

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Davies, D. (2026, September 30). How Ukrainians are coping with new, more deadly Russian attacks. NPR. https://www.npr.org/2026/09/30/nx-s1-5984948/how-ukrainians-are-coping-with-new-more-deadly-russian-attacks

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Zanny Minton Beddoes, the editor in chief of The Economist, recently returned from a visit to Ukraine where she observed that Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities, particularly Kyiv, have intensified with the use of advanced drone weaponry. This increased bombardment aims to render major urban areas uninhabitable for civilians.
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Zanny Minton Beddoes, the editor-in-chief of The Economist, recently returned from a visit to Ukraine where she observed that despite the country's defenses against Russian drones, Kyiv is experiencing intense and relentless bombardment by Russia. The goal appears to be making life in Kyiv unsustainable for its residents. This escalation indicates a shift towards more destructive tactics by Russia as the conflict continues.

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How Ukrainians are coping with new, more deadly Russian attacks How Ukrainians are coping with new, more deadly Russian attacks Audio will be available later today. asserted
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Zanny Minton Beddoes, The Economist's editor in chief, just visited Ukraine. asserted
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She says, despite all its drone weaponry, Kyiv is under extraordinary bombardment, as Russia tries to make it unlivable. asserted
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