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Russia launches attacks on Kyiv, killing at least 10 and injuring dozens
Key takeaways
- Ballistic and cruise missiles and drones were used in the massive overnight strikes, which damaged residential buildings and civilian infrastructure, Ukrainian officials said.
- Several explosions were heard across parts of the city overnight into Thursday.
- The mayor of Kyiv, Vitali Klitschko, said on Telegram that a hotel roof was on fire on the central Shevchenko Boulevard.
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Ballistic and cruise missiles and drones were used in the massive overnight strikes, which damaged residential buildings and civilian infrastructure, Ukrainian officials said.
https://p.dw.com/p/5GPp4Russia said the strikes were in retaliation for recent Ukrainian attacks Image: Genya Savilov/AFPAdvertisement At least 10 people were killed and over 50 people were injured after Russian drones and missiles hit residential buildings in Kyiv as part of a broader wave of Russian attacks overnight on the Ukrainian capital.
Several explosions were heard across parts of the city overnight into Thursday.
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