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Christmas Attack In Ukraine, Honda-Nissan Merger, Nigeria's Economic Crisis
Thu, 26 Dec 2024
A Russian attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure leaves thousands of people without heat. The auto sector is in the midst of two seismic changes and that means existing companies will need to adapt. And, the holiday season in Nigeria is muted this year against the backdrop of one of the country's worst economic crises in decades. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today's episode of Up First was edited by Peter Granitz, Emily Kopp, Miguel Macias, Lisa Thomson and Alice Woelfle. It was produced by Ziad Buchh, Nia Dumas and Ana Perez. We get engineering support from Josephine Nyounai. And our technical director is Carleigh Strange. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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A Russian attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure leaves thousands of people without heat in the winter's cold, and it's not the first time. We hear what Ukrainians have to say about the attack on Christmas Day. I'm Sarah McCammon, and this is Up First from NPR News. Automakers are trying to adapt to seismic changes in their industry.
Some brands may well not be part of the landscape 10 years from now.
Why some companies might not make it through the transition. And the holiday season in Nigeria is muted this year against the backdrop of an economic crisis. Reforms praised by Western institutions have led to crushing inflation. Stay with us. We'll give you the news you need to start your day.
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Crews in Ukraine are cleaning up following a deadly attack on Christmas Day. Moscow launched some 70 missiles and more than 100 drones packed with explosives. They appeared to target Ukraine's energy grid. NPR's Brian Mann joins us now from Kiev. Hi, Brian.
Good morning, Cassara.
So tell us about this Russian attack. What made it through Ukraine's air defenses?
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