Russian Airstrikes Intensify in Western Ukraine (70 miles from Polish border)

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https://www.wsj.com/articles/russian-airstrikes-intensify-in-western-ukraine-11646994808

Russian Airstrikes Intensify in Western Ukraine
Moscow’s ground forces appear to reposition, fueling concerns they could be preparing for a renewed push on Kyiv
By Alan Cullison and Alexander Osipovich
Updated March 11, 2022 9:52 am ET

KYIV, Ukraine — Russian airstrikes pounded Ukrainian cities far from the front lines Friday as Moscow’s ground offensive appeared to reposition some forces in the north of the country in what Western officials worry is a prelude to a renewed attack on the capital.

Missiles hit airports at dawn in the western Ukrainian cities of Ivano-Frankivsk and Lutsk, where attacks have been rare since the beginning of the invasion more than two weeks ago.

In eastern Ukraine, three missiles landed in the city of Dnipro, where city officials said an apartment block and kindergarten were destroyed.

Western officials have questioned whether the relative lull in Russian aggression around Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital, is part of an effort to reposition forces and lay the groundwork for a new push. The U.K.’s Defense Ministry said it is concerned Russia is trying to reset for a renewed attack in the coming days, including an offensive against Kyiv.