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From February 15 to 16, Russian air defense countered a significant aerial attack by Ukraine in the Bryansk region, while drone and missile strikes also affected Belgorod. The attacks resulted in extensive damage to energy infrastructure, leaving hundreds of thousands without electricity and causing civilian casualties.

Analysts view residents as 'hostages' to strategic military objectives ahead of peace negotiations. A recent cyber breach at Palantir Technologies raised concerns about potential geopolitical implications relating to military operations in the region.