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Kyiv hit by large wave of Russian strikes, people feared trapped in apartment building rubble
Officials said the assault killed at least four people and wounded 65, while rescue crews searched rubble and residents sheltered in metro stations.
- On Tuesday, Russian forces launched a massive overnight assault on Kyiv, Ukraine, firing 73 missiles and 656 drones. Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported at least four deaths and 58 injuries in the capital.
- Moscow warned last week of 'systematic strikes' on Kyiv's 'decision-making centers.' Russia claimed the action was retaliation for a drone strike in Luhansk, an allegation Ukraine denied.
- Debris and explosions damaged residential buildings across eight Kyiv districts, causing fires and partial collapses of multi-story structures. More than 500 State Emergency Service personnel deployed for rescue operations.
- Thousands of residents sought shelter in metro stations carrying mattresses and belongings as air alerts sounded. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that US assistance for Patriot systems is 'absolutely necessary' to defend Europe.
- The conflict has lasted more than four years with stalled peace efforts. Zelenskyy warned that without protected air defenses, these attacks will continue, underscoring the urgency of international support.
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Russia has launched another large-scale drone and missile attack on Ukraine, injuring over 100 people and bringing the death toll to 20. Rescuers are searching for survivors in the rubble - missiles have destroyed high-rise buildings in Kyiv and Dnipro, forcing thousands to spend the night in shelters. Poland has scrambled fighter jets due to a possible air threat.
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At least 21 people were killed. The Ukrainian air force counted 73 missiles and 656 drones fired by Russia, which is losing ground on the battlefield.
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