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Russia again exploits Ukrainian air defense shortages as deadly strikes pound Kyiv
CNN • • general
Key Points:
- At least 14 people were killed and dozens wounded in a massive Russian attack on Kyiv and surrounding areas, damaging hospitals, schools, residential buildings, and warehouses.
- Ukrainian authorities reported ongoing air raid alerts and massive fires, while rescue teams worked to extinguish blazes and pull victims from rubble.
- Ukraine faces challenges defending against ballistic missiles due to a severe shortage of Patriot interceptor missiles, possessing only 10% of the needed supply from allies.
- Russia claimed the strikes targeted military facilities, logistics centers, and warehouses, while Ukraine reported additional attacks on gas infrastructure and border crossings in other regions.
- A Russian drone crashed into Romanian territory during the attacks, prompting Poland to begin preventative airspace defense operations; meanwhile, Ukraine launched a large-scale drone offensive against Russia, targeting the Moscow area.
