Nine killed in Russian strikes on Kyiv on eve of Nato summit in Turkey
Russian missile strikes on Kyiv have resulted in at least nine deaths and dozens of injuries, occurring just before a NATO summit in Turkey. Ukrainian President Zelensky warned of further attacks as rescue operations continue in the capital.
Why it matters
The escalation of attacks on civilian infrastructure in Kyiv significantly impacts the geopolitical climate ahead of high-level international diplomatic meetings.
Image source, Reuters Image caption, Kyiv emergency services were pulling survivors out of bombed-out buildings following early morning strikes on Monday morning
The report provides a factual account of the strikes, citing both Ukrainian and Russian perspectives on the targets.
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