The war. Germany handed over IRIS-T missiles to Ukraine, Russia is preparing a new attack on Kyiv, and the Armed Forces of Ukraine — a new counteroffensive operation. Day 296: live coverage

The two hundred and ninety-sixth day of Russiaʼs full-scale war against Ukraine has begun. "Babel" continues to cover the main events of the day in text online.

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