Moscow authorities temporarily closed the capital’s airports following a Ukrainian drone attack carried out over the weekend. Official sources reported that at least 140 flights were canceled and more than 130 flights were redirected as a result of the attacks. According to the Russian Ministry of Defence, more than 230 Ukrainian drones were shot down over Russia since the morning of July 19.
Since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine, the conflict has claimed many lives on both sides, leading to staggering military and civilian losses. But how did it all begin, and what do we know so far?
In April 2014, Russia-backed separatists seized control of several Ukrainian towns, shortly after Russia annexed Crimea in February and March 2014. Then, in early 2022, Russia amassed troops along the Ukrainian border, leading to the full-scale invasion on February 24, 2022.
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