Putin’s campaign of terror on Ukrainian civilians speeds up weapons deliveries from allies

Pro-Kremlin media justify drone strikes far from the front as ‘critical infrastructure’ targets. They don’t seem to have helped Russian forces, which remain mostly on the defensive

Map of Ukraine showing Russian-occupied areas in red and territories recaptured in Ukrainian counteroffensives in blue

Source: Institute for the Study of War

Iranian drones joined Russian missiles in pounding Ukrainian cities and energy infrastructure during the 34th week of the war, killing dozens of people and leaving many towns without power and the a…