Two children among seven dead in Russian strikes on Ukraine, officials say
Summary
Seven people, including two children, died in Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine, according to officials. Ukrainian cities including Kryvyi Rih, Kyiv, and Lviv suffered damage, and Ukraine expects more attacks. President Zelensky has urged for increased air defense support from the US.Key Facts
- Seven people were killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine, including two girls aged 5 and 12 near Kryvyi Rih.
- Eight others were injured, including two children.
- Kyiv experienced fires and one death from overnight strikes, with damage also reported in Lviv.
- Multiple cities across Ukraine faced missile and drone attacks in the early hours of Thursday.
- Ukraine’s President Zelensky warned of a likely massive Russian attack and requested Patriot missile licenses from the US.
- Poland responded by mobilizing its military aircraft as a precaution.
- Russia reported an attack on a Wildberries warehouse, injuring one person; Wildberries is a major online retailer in Russia.
- Patriot missile systems, capable of intercepting ballistic missiles, are a key part of Ukraine’s defense strategy.
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