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Two dead, 19 wounded as Russia strikes Ukraine with missiles, drones
NBC News • • world
Key Points:
- Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Ukraine, killing two people and injuring 19, with Kyiv suffering significant damage and casualties from ballistic and cruise missile strikes.
- Ukraine's air defence systems, particularly Patriot interceptors, are critically low on munitions, limiting their ability to intercept fast-moving ballistic missiles, prompting urgent appeals for allied support.
- President Zelenskyy urged NATO allies to expedite the delivery of agreed air defence supplies and supported Ukraine's efforts to develop its own anti-ballistic missile systems, including licensed production of Patriot missiles.
- Russia has intensified attacks on Kyiv recently, causing over 60 deaths in the capital and surrounding areas this month, while Ukraine has targeted Russian military logistics in southern Ukraine to disrupt fuel and ammunition supplies.
- Ukrainian drone forces reported striking 21 fuel tanker vessels and seven other support ships in the Sea of Azov overnight, totaling 76 vessels hit in the past week to weaken Russian military operations.
