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Kyiv targeted by massive Russian strikes killing several people

Kyiv targeted by massive Russian strikes killing several people

Summary

Russian missile attacks struck Kyiv and its surrounding areas overnight, killing at least nine people and injuring dozens. The strikes hit homes, warehouses, a medical facility, and an educational institution, while neighboring NATO countries responded with increased air defenses.

Key Facts

  • At least nine people died and 33 were wounded in missile strikes on Kyiv and nearby regions.
  • The attacks targeted residential areas, warehouses, a medical center, and a school.
  • Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko and Kyiv regional governor Tymur Tkachenko provided updates on the damage and casualties.
  • Russia claimed it hit drone production sites, a military depot, and a logistics hub.
  • Ukrainian forces warned of Russian "Kalibr" missiles approaching Kyiv.
  • NATO member countries Poland and Romania activated air defenses and scrambled fighter jets due to nearby missile activity.
  • A drone from Ukraine entered Romanian airspace and crashed in a non-populated area.
  • Moscow reported an attack by about 250 Ukrainian drones, most of which were destroyed before reaching the city.
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