Massive Russian attack on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities kills 22 people, officials say, as Moscow escalates fighting
Summary
Russia launched a large attack on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities using hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles, killing at least 22 civilians and injuring 138. Ukraine's air defenses stopped many of the attacks, but the strikes caused significant damage and increased calls for more support from the West.Key Facts
- Russia used 73 missiles and 656 drones in the attack on multiple Ukrainian cities including Kyiv, Dnipro, Poltava, Kharkiv, and Zaporizhzhia.
- At least 22 civilians died and 138 were wounded, with 16 deaths in Dnipro and 6 in Kyiv.
- Ukraine’s air defenses destroyed or suppressed 40 missiles and 602 drones.
- The attack lasted overnight and continued past dawn, causing damage to apartment buildings and civilian areas.
- Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy called for more U.S. and European defense help to protect against missile strikes.
- Russia’s campaign aims to weaken Ukraine’s defense and boost morale at home amid rising war difficulties.
- The conflict began in February 2022 and is ongoing, with no current peace progress.
- Dnipro declared a day of mourning for those killed in the attack.
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