Russia launches mass strikes on Ukraine ahead of May 9 Victory Day holiday

Ukraine Latest: Russian Missiles Downed as Putin Vows Victory

The US announced a $1.2 billion package to bolster Ukraine’s air defenses and supply ammunition as President Vladimir Putin reinforced his war aims at a parade marking Russia’s World War II Victory Day holiday.

Vladimir Putin attends Russia's Victory Day military parade

President in Red Square hours after latest barrage of missiles hits Ukraine

Russia launches new attack on Ukraine's capital, officials say

These attacks on Kyiv were reported as the fifth set of strikes in less than two weeks on Ukraine's capital.

Russia launches new attack on Ukraine on Moscow’s ‘sacred’ day

KYIV (Reuters) - Russia launched a new attack on Ukraine on Tuesday as Russia celebrated the anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in 1945, with Ukraine's air defences destroying 23 of 25 missiles fired, chiefly at the capital Kyiv, officials said. The attack - the fifth in May - came a day after Russia launched its biggest drone swarm yet in a renewed air campaign unleashed 10 days ago after a lull since early March. Military officials …

Ukraine says 23 of 25 Russian missiles shot down in latest attack

Moscow fires cruise missiles at Kyiv as Russia celebrates Victory Day marking defeat of Nazi Germany

Ukraine says it downed Russian cruise missiles aimed at Kyiv

No casualties are being reported from the air strikes which are said to have targeted Kyiv.