Russia has launched increasing missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian cities Kyiv and Kharkiv, using around 100 missiles in a recent attack, with Ukraine claiming to have shot down 70. This comes after Ukraine attacked a Russian military base in Belgorod using drones purchased from Turkey and other allies, causing Russian casualties. Russia, facing a shortage of conventional weapons due to western sanctions, is resorting to using Cold War era bombers and missiles designed for nuclear war to launch its strikes. The conflict continues with both nations accusing each other of attacking civilians and Russia gaining a firepower advantage from autocratic nations like Iran and North Korea.