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Why Russia Sees a Window to Bomb Ukraine This Winter
The Times analysis says Moscow is seizing an opening to hit Ukrainian cities and infrastructure rather than win on the battlefield, putting millions of civilians at risk.
On air: Hank Ledger and Vera Bullock on BBN This MorningPublished
At a glance
- First reported by The New York Times: “Why Russia Sees a Window to Bomb Ukraine Into Submission This Winter”.
- Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 9:00 AM ET on BBN This Morning, by Hank Ledger and Vera Bullock.
- Topics: Ukraine, Russia.
- BBN covered this story before: Russia targets Ukraine with 'massive' attack, including hundreds of… (October 15).
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- The New York TimesWhy Russia Sees a Window to Bomb Ukraine Into Submission This Winter
What BBN said about it
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorIt's nine Eastern, six Pacific, and here is the latest: analysts say Russia is not winning on the battlefield, but sees an opening this winter to hit Ukrainian cities and inflict immense suffering on civilians.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThe New York Times analysis says the concern is Ukraine's power and heating infrastructure, which affects millions of people as temperatures drop.
The story so far
- Six Ukrainian energy sites hit by Russia since Trump announced… · BBC
- Russia pounds Ukraine's energy infrastructure, leaving 600,000… · CNBC
- Ukraine's Vulnerability Grows as Starlink Is Restricted · The New York Times
- Rooney books vanish from UK shelves as Bangladesh arrests recruiters · Al Jazeera
- Kyiv power cut for 600,000 as satellite internet curbed · The New York Times
- Russia targets Ukraine with 'massive' attack, including hundreds of… · ABC News
- Why Russia Sees a Window to Bomb Ukraine This Winter (this story)
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