invasion

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But locals are also terrified the city will soon be singled out for a full-scale invasion like Minneapolis is experiencing.

From Salon

The heavy targeting of the Ukrainian capital -- which Russia failed to seize at the start of its invasion -- has forced residents to find makeshift solutions to stay warm.

From Barron's

Maliki led Iraq after the US-led invasion of Iraq in 2003, which led to the removal and eventual execution of Saddam Hussein who had overseen a brutal repression of Shia Muslims over three decades.

From BBC

Stocks reversed losses Wednesday after the president said he had the “concept” of a deal that didn’t involve a military invasion External link.

From Barron's

The European Union has been scrambling to wean itself off Russian energy imports since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

From Barron's