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Russian attack kills at least 13 and causes damage across Kyiv
AP News • • world
Key Points:
- Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Kyiv overnight, killing at least 13 people and injuring 86, with extensive damage to residential buildings and civilian infrastructure across 30 locations in the city.
- Kyiv authorities deployed nearly 500 emergency personnel and 100 specialized vehicles, including a helicopter, to manage fires, rescue operations, and structural collapses caused by the strikes.
- Ukrainian officials, including Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, called on international allies to urgently strengthen Ukraine's air defenses, condemning Russia's attacks and rejecting claims that they are retaliatory.
- Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko urged residents to remain in shelters amid ongoing attacks, reporting critical injuries and multiple fires in various districts, with some people trapped in damaged buildings.
- The attacks come amid heightened Russian aggression despite Ukraine's long-range drone strikes on Russian military and energy targets, with Ukrainian leaders emphasizing their right to self-defense under international law.
