Event Brief
Russia launches aerial barrage as long-range strikes rise
Filed: May 18, 2026 at 7:05 AM ET
Summary: Russia carried out another aerial barrage on Ukraine as long-range strikes on targets inside Russia escalated.
WHO: Russia
WHAT: Russia launched another aerial barrage on Ukraine amid escalation of long-range strikes on targets inside Russia.
WHEN: May 18, 2026 at 6:26 AM ET
WHERE: Ukraine
WHY: Russia carried out another aerial barrage as long-range strikes on targets deep inside Russia escalated.
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