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News from occupied Ukraine: Former Oleshky resident warns people 'won't survive this winter'

This weekly update from the Kyiv Independent aims to shed light on the situation facing Ukrainians living under Russian occupation and the ever-tightening control of information imposed by the Kremlin. Key news as of Oct. 25: * Oleshky native warns residents may not survive winter as evacuation hopes rise * Russian-occupied Crimea imposes power and water restrictions after drone attack * Russia sentences 77-year-old Crimean activist to 18 years over alleged plot against Moscow's proxy * At

About Tomahawk missile

The Tomahawk missile is a key part of the U.S. long-range arsenal. A subsonic, long-range cruise missile designed for precision strikes against land targets, each Tomahawk missile costs around $2 million and is manufactured by Raytheon. With a range of up to 2,500 kilometers and a 450-kilogram (922 pounds) warhead, Tomahawks would significantly exceed the capabilities of any other long-range system Ukraine has received from Western allies.

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