Ukraine's Attacks Spark Russia's Escalation

Russia declares Ukraine war has entered a 'different paradigm' due to 'inhumane acts of terror' by Kyiv's military.
Russian officials justify escalation as retaliation for a drone strike on a Luhansk student dormitory that killed 21 people.
Ukraine denies targeting the facility, claiming it struck a drone command center in Luhansk.
Ukrainian Air Force reports 73 Russian missiles and 656 drones launched, with strikes in 38 locations, primarily Kyiv and Kharkiv.
Kyiv mayor reports 4 deaths and 58 injuries, while Dnipro governor confirms 6 fatalities and 36 injuries.
Moscow threatens 'systematic strikes' against Ukraine's 'decision-making centers'.
Ukraine targets Russian oil infrastructure and calls attacks 'terror against civilians'.
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