Russia hits Ukraine with second ballistic missile assault in a week
Russia has launched its second ballistic missile assault on Ukraine in a week, resulting in significant damage and loss of life. The attack on Kyiv has killed at least nine people and injured over 30, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stating that the country has depleted its air defense interceptors. The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues to escalate, with both sides suffering heavy losses.
- ▪Russian ballistic missiles hit Kyiv early Saturday, causing significant damage and casualties.
- ▪At least nine people were killed and more than 30 injured in the attack.
- ▪Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that the country has run out of air defense interceptors.
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By David L. Stern, Kostiantyn Khudov, Serhii Korolchuk and Serhiy MorgunovKYIV — Russian ballistic missiles rained down on Kyiv early Saturday, killing at least nine people and injuring more than 30, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said his country had run out of air defense interceptors. CommentsSign up
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