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Russia expands army by 15,000 in fourth 2026 buildup as Ukraine war stalls
Al Jazeera·RU · UA·3 days ago
Each hour of air raid alert costs Ukraine ~$45M in disrupted economic activity, per The Guardian. Russia's intensified strikes on industrial, logistical, and energy infrastructure force Kyiv to balance civilian protection with economic continuity via a two-tier alert system. Losses continue to mount in billions, with no sign of de-escalation.
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