Russian missile and drone barrage kills two and wounds 19 in Ukraine

Russia launched a massive aerial assault on Ukraine using ballistic missiles and over 100 drones, resulting in multiple civilian deaths and significant infrastructure damage. President Zelenskyy has called for urgent air defense support from NATO allies.
Why it matters
The attack underscores the intensifying pressure on Ukraine's air defense capabilities and the ongoing human cost of the conflict.
In the latest salvo in one of the war’s deadliest months, Russia hits Kyiv with ballistic missiles and 121 drones.
The report relies on official Ukrainian government statements and international news agency verification of the attacks.
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