Russia unleashes 'massive attack' on Kyiv, killing at least five
A massive overnight Russian missile attack on Kyiv and surrounding regions has resulted in at least five deaths and numerous injuries. The strikes damaged residential buildings and a children's hospital, prompting Poland to increase its military aviation readiness.
Why it matters
The escalation of attacks on civilian infrastructure in Ukraine continues to intensify the ongoing conflict and regional security concerns.
Image source, AFP via Getty Images Image caption, Smoke rising from the site of one of the attacks in Kyiv on Thursday
The report relies on official statements from Ukrainian authorities and describes the events factually without inflammatory rhetoric.
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