Russian Missile Strike Hits Ukrainian Hospital (www.nytimes.com)

It is pure terror.

Russias defense ministry told state media that it had struck Ukrainian ammunition depots.

The city of Dnipro is a hub for Ukrainian soldiers wounded in battle, usually a first stop before they are transported to hospitals in other parts of the country.

It was not clear if any Ukrainian soldiers were being treated at the facility that was hit on Friday.

It was a really difficult night, said Serhii Lysak, head of the Dnipro regional government.

At first the longrange strikes were entirely onesided and largely unimpeded.

But as Ukraines military has gained experience and obtained a growing array of Western weapons, it has become more adept at intercepting such Russian attacks, and more capable of responding in kind.