One dead, multiple injured after Russia launches wave of strikes on Ukraine
Summary
Russia launched a large wave of missile and drone attacks on Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, killing one person and injuring 21 others. The strikes caused damage across the city, including residential areas and a school, and came after Russia accused Ukraine of attacking a student dormitory in Russian-occupied territory.Key Facts
- One person died, and 21 people were injured in the attacks on Kyiv.
- Explosions were heard across all districts of Kyiv, damaging homes, schools, and other buildings.
- A 15-year-old boy was among the injured, and 13 people were hospitalized, with three seriously hurt.
- The attacks came after Russian President Vladimir Putin said he would retaliate for a deadly strike on a dormitory in Starobilsk, where 18 people died.
- Ukraine said it attacked a Russian military unit near Starobilsk but denied targeting civilians.
- More than 40 places in Kyiv were hit, causing fires and blocking access to an air raid shelter.
- Kyiv officials warn that more missile launches could happen soon.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said intelligence shows Russia might prepare a new, fast missile strike that is hard to stop.
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