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Ukraine has escalated its drone attacks deep within Russian territory, targeting military and industrial sites, including the Sverdlov explosives factory. These strikes aim to disrupt Russia's military operations and have raised concerns about the conflict's implications for both nations. Recent attacks have resulted in fires at key facilities, though no casualties have been reported.
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As Russia's defense spending escalates amid the ongoing war in Ukraine, rising interest rates and economic sanctions threaten the stability of its defense sector. Analysts warn of potential bankruptcy for defense firms and a looming recession if the war continues or if spending is curtailed.
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Finnish prosecutors have charged Russian national Yan Petrovsky, alias Voislav Torden, with five war crimes committed in Ukraine, leading to the deaths of 22 Ukrainian soldiers. This marks the first war crimes prosecution in Finland related to the Ukraine conflict. Petrovsky denies the allegations.