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Russia carried out large-scale strikes on Ukraine on Wednesday, targeting energy infrastructure and housing and killing at least 20 people, according to a first assessment. Kiev accuses Moscow of intensifying attacks on the capital, which is targeted almost daily.
Kiev was once again the target of Russian missiles on Thursday. President Zelensky deplores the death of at least two people and states that "civil infrastructure, housing buildings, maternity, energy facilities and logistical infrastructure" have been affected. Prime Minister Koretsky reported six deaths in a Russian drone attack on a farm in the Kharkiv area.
From 18 to 20 September, the Russians voted to elect their deputies, governors and municipal councillors. As always, the vote is locked. What is behind the calls for Vladimir Putin's mobilisation and the boycotts of the debates by the candidates? Decryption of a fraud that also involves propaganda.
The French president said he had instructed the government to protect critical infrastructure and defence industry sites.
