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Ukraine claims Russian strikes are altering local weather patterns
Original: Fog of war? Ukraine says Russian attacks are changing the weather
Ukrainian authorities say Russian attacks are having measurable effects on local weather conditions, an unusual claim that has drawn attention from meteorologists and war observers alike. The assertion raises questions about how strikes on infrastructure, industry or the environment may be influencing atmospheric conditions in parts of Ukraine during the ongoing conflict.
Why now: The claim that warfare could literally change the weather is striking and novel, prompting discussion about its scientific basis.
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- Fog of war? Ukraine says Russian attacks are changing the weather · The Washington Post
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