Putin says Ukraine opened 'Pandora's box' with economic strikes

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How did the left and right cover Putin says Ukraine opened 'Pandora's box' with economic strikes?

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Is Putin says Ukraine opened 'Pandora's box' with economic strikes left or right?

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Is the coverage of Putin says Ukraine opened 'Pandora's box' with economic strikes biased?

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Which side is not reporting Putin says Ukraine opened 'Pandora's box' with economic strikes?

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Which outlets covered Putin says Ukraine opened 'Pandora's box' with economic strikes?

170 that we know of, every one of them listed further up this page with a link to its own report and to what we hold on the publisher. Nothing here is a summary of somebody else's summary: the outlets are named so the original reporting can be read.

What did Vladimir Putin say about Ukraine's strikes?

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Ukraine opened "Pandora's box" with its strikes on Russian economic targets. He vowed that Russia would retaliate against Ukraine's "most sensitive economic sectors".

What kind of strikes has Ukraine escalated?

Ukraine has escalated a campaign of drone strikes targeting Russian economic infrastructure. These strikes have included oil refineries and online retailers' warehouses, which Ukraine says are central to Russia's war effort.

How has Russia responded to Ukraine's strikes?

Russia has responded with strikes against Ukrainian economic infrastructure. These have included targeting Ukrainian grain exports via the Black Sea.

Did any reports mention civilian casualties?

PerthNow and The Canberra Times reported that Ukrainian drones killed at least eight civilians in Russia, with specific incidents mentioned in Novokuibyshevsk and Yeysk. Other reports did not mention civilian casualties.