Dozens of Russian missiles pound Kyiv in major attack
Russia launched a major ballistic missile attack on Kyiv, resulting in at least one death and significant infrastructure damage. Ukrainian officials are calling for increased Western support for air defense systems.
Why it matters
This escalation highlights the ongoing intensity of the conflict in Ukraine and the critical need for defensive military aid.
A firefighter at work after about 40 missiles hit the Ukraine capital of Kyiv in night-time strikes. Photograph: Reuters A firefighter at work after about 40 missiles hit the Ukraine capital of Kyiv in night-time strikes. Photograph: Reuters Ukraine Dozens of Russian missiles pound Kyiv in major attack At least one death with authorities reporting fires and damage to offices and homes, while Ukraine’s forces earlier hit logistics warehouses in Russia
Prefer the Guardian on Google Russia has carried out one of its biggest ever ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv, launching a five-hour raid that left at least one person dead and seven injured, with fires and damage across the city.
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