Why Russia's missiles on Ukraine have limited impact

13 Sept 08:00 Key points summarised by AI

Despite being Russia's largest air strikes since the war began, Western analysts argue the attacks are strategically ineffective, failing to hit major military targets or alter the war's course.
These costly strikes deplete Russia's dwindling supply of long-range missiles, making sustained, high-intensity attacks economically and logistically unsustainable given Ukraine's claimed high interception rates.
Russia continues to face fundamental battlefield challenges, including demoralized forces, vulnerable supply lines, and a lack of air superiority, which these missile strikes do not resolve.
Ukraine is actively bolstering its air defense capabilities with new Western systems, further complicating Russia's ability to achieve significant strategic gains through missile attacks.

Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests

Today 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.