Russia Launches Overnight Drone and Missile Strikes on Kyiv
Russian forces fired more than 700 drones and 100 missiles at Kyiv during the night. Ukrainian authorities reported damage to civilian areas in the capital.
news.google.comRussian forces conducted an overnight attack on Ukraine that included more than 700 drones and 100 missiles directed at Kyiv. Ukrainian officials stated that the strikes caused damage to civilian areas in the city.
The attack occurred during nighttime hours.
Kyiv was the primary target of the combined drone and missile barrage. No casualty figures or specific building damage assessments were included in the initial reports. Further updates on the extent of the damage and any Ukrainian response are expected in subsequent statements.
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Civilian infrastructure in Kyiv sustained damage from the strikes.
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