Ukraine launches large-scale strikes against Russia, signaling a possible shift in the war

WBUR | By Here & Now Newsroom

Published May 18, 2026 at 12:05 PM EDT

Ukraine has launched its biggest strike campaign against Russia in over a year, using long-range drones to target the heart of Moscow and bring the war home to Russians.

NPR’s Joanna Kakissis joins Here & Now for an update on where the war stands as peace talks stall.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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