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Russia launches drones, missiles on Kyiv as Ukraine hits Wildberries
CNBC • • general
Key Points:
- Russia launched a large-scale drone and ballistic missile attack on Kyiv, killing at least 17 people and injuring 44, marking one of the deadliest strikes on the Ukrainian capital this year.
- The assault involved 24 ballistic missiles, four Zircon/Oniks missiles, and 115 drones, primarily targeting civilian warehouse facilities, infrastructure, and a railway station.
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy emphasized the urgent need for ballistic missile interceptors, criticizing delays and reluctance from international partners to supply these systems, which could have prevented casualties.
- Russian missile strikes on Ukrainian cities have intensified recently, exploiting Kyiv's shortage of missile defense systems, with Ukraine heavily reliant on the U.S. Patriot PAC-3 system for interception.
- U.S. President Donald Trump expressed uncertainty about approving Ukraine's request to produce Patriot missiles domestically, highlighting ongoing debates over further military support.
