# Is Putin’s new strategy to leave Ukraine in ruins?

https://mins.news/en/item/99418

- BBC Chinese, 2026-10-14 09:09 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.bbc.com/zhongwen/articles/cwm235qpgrrdo/trad?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> Russia has intensified missile and drone attacks on Kyiv and other major Ukrainian cities in recent weeks, hitting civilian sites including schools, hospitals and bridges. Ukrainian officials say civilian casualties have risen, while interviewees argue the attacks aim to spread fear, disrupt daily life and pressure the government. Russia says it targets military and defence-industry facilities.

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