Russia strikes Ukrainian capital Kyiv with ballistic missiles
Summary
Russian forces launched ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, causing fires and damage in residential and warehouse areas. Ukrainian officials say the attacks continue despite ongoing conflict and are urging for more missile defense support from allies.Key Facts
- Russian missiles hit Kyiv early Wednesday, targeting residential and warehouse districts.
- A 20-storey residential building in the Obolon district caught fire after the missile attack.
- Kyiv’s air defense units tried to stop the missile assault.
- The Kyiv military administration reported fires in two districts and warned that the danger remains high.
- Ukraine has asked allies, including the US, for more Patriot missile interceptors to defend its airspace.
- President Zelenskyy believes that not having enough missile defenses encourages more attacks from Russia.
- Zelenskyy recently met with US President Donald Trump to request permission to produce Patriot missiles in Ukraine.
- United Nations human rights monitors are concerned about the high number of civilian deaths since Russia’s invasion in February 2022.
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