The conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues to escalate as both countries are exchanging missile strikes and other military activity.

According to The New York Times, Ukrainian forces have been able to repel Russian forces in the eastern part of the country, with sirens warning of missile attacks.

CNN reported that Ukraine is seeking to increase the range of its missiles in response to the Russian military activity.

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty reported that a wave of Russian missile strikes have hit Ukraine, leading Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to call for aircraft and missiles in response.

The conflict between the two countries has been ongoing since 2014, when Russia annexed Crimea from Ukraine.

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