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Why attack in daylight now?
Russia's shift to daytime attacks, as seen in the strike on the National Academy of Sciences, aims to exploit changes in Ukrainian air defence readiness or to maximise psychological impact. Previously, many attacks occurred at night, perhaps to reduce visibility for defenders. This change suggests an adaptation in Russian strategy.
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