Russian-Ukrainian Conflict Escalates with Deadly Strikes and Explosions.

Explosions were heard in Kyiv as Ukraine's air defense system destroyed 15 of 18 Russian cruise missiles aimed at the capital. The attacks follow a weekend of explosions deep behind Russian lines, including one at an oil depot in Russian-occupied Crimea. Both sides are preparing for a counteroffensive that would likely renew attempts to gain territory. The conflict has resulted in thousands of civilian casualties, including a recent rocket attack on an apartment block in Uman that killed at least 23 people.