Russia launches heavy missile strikes on Kyiv after Ukraine drone attack
Summary
Russia launched a large missile attack on Kyiv, wounding at least five people, following a Ukrainian drone strike in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine. Both sides reported casualties and damage, while officials warned of ongoing and possible further attacks.Key Facts
- Early Sunday, Kyiv was hit by multiple ballistic missiles, causing damage and injuries.
- Five people were wounded, with one hospitalized, and fires broke out in several districts of Kyiv.
- The attack came after Ukraine launched a deadly drone strike on a college dormitory in Russian-occupied Starobilsk, killing at least 18 people.
- Ukraine said its strike targeted a Russian military drone unit, denying targeting civilians.
- Russia warned it would punish those responsible for the Ukrainian drone attack.
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and the U.S. Embassy warned of a possible major Russian airstrike on Kyiv.
- The United Nations condemned attacks on civilians but said it could not independently verify details due to limited access.
- Starobilsk is a town about 40 miles from the frontline, controlled by Russia since early 2022.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.