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At least 4 killed in major Russian drone, missile attack on Ukraine’s Kyiv

At least 4 killed in major Russian drone, missile attack on Ukraine’s Kyiv

Summary

A Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv, Ukraine, killed at least four people, including a 12-year-old girl, and injured 10 others. Many areas in Kyiv suffered damage, and residents took shelter in underground metro stations. The attack is one of the largest since the full-scale war began, with Poland also taking precautionary measures in response.

Key Facts

  • At least four people died, including a 12-year-old girl, and 10 others were injured in the attack on Kyiv.
  • The attack involved drones and missiles, leading to damage at over 15 locations in Kyiv.
  • Residents of Kyiv used metro stations as shelters during the attack.
  • Kyiv's military administration initially reported three deaths, later updating the count to four.
  • Multiple districts in Kyiv, such as Darnytskyi and Sviatoshynskyi, experienced damage, including car fires.
  • Poland's military responded by closing airspace near two cities and putting its air force on high alert.
  • Ukrainian Foreign Minister stated that hundreds of drones and missiles were used in the attack.
  • The strike is considered one of the largest on Kyiv and surrounding areas since the escalation of the conflict.

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