The Hunt: Russian forces use ‘double-tap’ terror tactic to kill Ukrainians

By J.J. Green
April 17, 2024 | 7:17 PM

Three Russian missiles slammed into the northern Ukrainian city of Chernihiv on Wednesday. They hit an apartment building, killing at least 17 people in a “double-tap” style attack.

In this week’s episode of “The Hunt,” WTOP national security correspondent J.J. Green explains what a “double-tap” is in a conversation with WTOP anchor Dimitri Sotis.

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The Hunt: Suspected Russian attacks in Europe indicate Ukraine war is spreading

By J.J. Green
August 8, 2026 | 8:16 AM

This week, Russia launched one of its deadliest attacks on Kyiv in months using missiles and drones. At least 17 people were killed and more than 40 wounded, but 800 miles away in Germany, Russia is suspected of launching an attack on an airport, possibly expanding the war. On this episode of "The Hunt with WTOP National Security Correspondent J.J. Green," Dr. Hans-Jakob Schindler, senior director at the Counter Extremism Project, discusses what happened.

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