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Deadly Missile Attack on Kyiv Exploits Ukraine’s Depleted Air Defenses
The New York Times • • world
Key Points:
- Russia launched a heavy ballistic missile attack on Kyiv and its suburbs before dawn, killing at least 17 people and injuring dozens, exploiting Ukraine's depleted air defenses.
- The assault involved 24 ballistic missiles and four hypersonic missiles, none of which were intercepted due to a shortage of interceptor missiles for Ukraine's Patriot defense systems.
- President Zelensky emphasized that delays in supplying Ukraine with antiballistic systems directly contribute to casualties and destruction, highlighting the urgent need for international support.
- The missiles struck civilian infrastructure, including warehouses, a train depot, and postal sorting centers, causing significant damage and suspending train travel in and out of Kyiv.
- In retaliation, Ukraine targeted Russian facilities belonging to the retailer Wildberries, including a warehouse in Tula near the border.
