Matthew Luxmoore

reporter covering the war in Ukraine, The Wall Street Journal

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Russian missile attacks have prompted widespread power outages in Ukraine. They’ve left millions of locals without heat, electricity, and water, just as the coldest months arrive.

Missile strikes are second dimension to war, Russia tries sapping Ukrainians’ morale

Russian missile attacks have prompted widespread power outages in Ukraine. They’ve left millions of locals without heat, electricity, and water, just as the coldest months arrive.

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