Russia launches devastating airstrike on Ukraine

Russia launched a second all-out assault on Ukraine, using 18 Kh-101 and Kh-555 cruise missiles, with Ukrainian air defenses intercepting 15 of them. The attacks come as Ukraine prepares for its spring counteroffensive, and Russia may be testing and mapping Ukraine's air defense systems ahead of the planned counteroffensive. Ukraine has received Western-made defense systems, including Patriot air defense systems, but Russia may be trying to find vulnerabilities in Ukraine's air defenses to exploit. The recent attacks are potentially Russia's way of seeking a more decisive victory before Kyiv goes on the attack.