Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine's capital kills at least 11

Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on Kyiv, resulting in at least 11 deaths and significant infrastructure damage. The strikes are reportedly retaliation for Ukrainian drone attacks, while Ukraine faces critical shortages of air defense interceptors.
Why it matters
Underscores the escalating intensity of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the impact of global supply shortages on regional defense capabilities.
KYIV, Ukraine — Russia launched waves of missiles and drones targeting Kyiv early Monday that killed at least 11 people, authorities said, hours after Ukraine's president warned that a large-scale attack was imminent.
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