Russia unleashes an overnight barrage on Ukraine, killing 11 people and damaging a religious landmark, officials say
Summary
Russia launched a large overnight attack on Ukraine's major cities with hundreds of drones and missiles. The strikes killed at least 11 people, injured dozens, and damaged a famous religious site in Kyiv, called the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra monastery.Key Facts
- Russia attacked Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Dnipro using drones and ballistic missiles.
- At least 11 people, including civilians and emergency workers, were killed in the attacks.
- In Kyiv, five people died, and at least 30 were injured, including two young children.
- Several residential buildings, a market, a grocery store, and military-related workshops were hit.
- Russia said it targeted factories making drone parts and long-range missiles.
- The Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, an 11th-century religious site and UNESCO World Heritage location, was damaged by fire.
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy called for stronger support and pressure on Russia from G7 countries.
- The conflict and attacks occurred a day after phone talks between Presidents Zelenskyy, Putin, and Trump.
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