Russia pounds Ukraine’s Kyiv after deadly strike on Academy of Sciences
Summary
Russian forces launched missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, killing multiple people and damaging buildings. The attacks included a deadly strike on Ukraine’s National Academy of Sciences and targeted civilian and infrastructure sites.Key Facts
- A drone struck the National Academy of Sciences in Kyiv, killing at least two people.
- Explosions were reported across Kyiv, with some buildings catching fire after missile debris fell there.
- Russian forces used faster, jet-powered drones in recent attacks, making interception harder.
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said 90 out of 120 drones used in one day were jet-propelled.
- Russian strikes also hit a medical facility, pharmaceutical company, petrol stations, and digital infrastructure.
- In other cities, drone attacks killed several people and wounded many more.
- Ukrainian emergency crews and officials work to respond amid ongoing attacks.
- Ukraine is testing new drone interceptors to improve defense against the faster Russian drones.
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