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strikeAug 17, 2026

Analysis: Russia doubles down, setting stage for new phase of total war

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Analysis: Russia doubles down, setting stage for new phase of total war A firefighting helicopter attempts to extinguish a fire at Wildberries' logistics complex in Elektrostal, outside Moscow, Russia, following a Ukrainian drone attack on July 18, 2026.

Source: Francis Farrell — Read the full report

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  • Francis FarrellBy Francis Farrell

    Analysis: Russia doubles down, setting stage for new phase of total war A firefighting helicopter attempts to extinguish a fire at Wildberries' logistics complex in Elektrostal, outside Moscow, Russia, following a Ukrainian drone attack on July 18, 2026. (Tatyana Makeyeva / AFP /…

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