Russia's hypersonic missile strike on Ukraine kills at least 2 people, wounds dozen more, Kyiv says
Russia launched a hypersonic missile strike on Kyiv, resulting in at least two fatalities and numerous injuries. Ukrainian officials reported significant damage to civilian infrastructure, including homes and cultural sites. The Kremlin claimed the attack targeted military facilities in response to Ukrainian actions against civilians.
- ▪At least two people were killed and 69 injured in the missile strike on Kyiv.
- ▪Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the attack, highlighting the destruction of historical sites.
- ▪The Kremlin insisted its strikes were aimed solely at military targets, denying any intent to hit civilian infrastructure.
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- ▪ War in Ukraine: Russia launches massive missile strike on Kyiv — France 24 (EN)
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Russia used a nuclear-capable hypersonic missile Sunday to carry out a massive attack on Kyiv that killed at least two people and injured dozens more, Ukrainian officials said. The Kremlin insisted that the intense aerial assault that employed drones as well as the Oreshnik ballistic missiles targeted only Ukrainian military facilities and was in response to “terrorist attacks by the Ukrainian military against civilian facilities.” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the Russian barrage destroyed homes, schools and one of the oldest food markets in Kyiv. “The Russian attack effectively destroyed the Chernobyl Museum, damaged the National Art Museum, and the building that housed the German ARD [broadcasting] office,” Mr. Zelenskyy said Sunday on his Telegram page.
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