What Happened
Russia launched a massive drone and missile attack on Kyiv, Ukraine's capital, killing at least 18 people. The assault, which lasted for hours, is described as one of the most destructive strikes of the year against Ukraine. Ukrainian President Zelensky had issued a warning prior to the attack.
The strikes are viewed as a retaliatory measure by Russia after Ukraine reportedly took the war to Russian territory. This escalation marks a grim milestone in the ongoing conflict.
Key Facts
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Russia launched a major drone and missile attack on Kyiv.
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The attack lasted for hours.
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At least 18 people were killed in the attack.
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The strike is described as one of the most destructive of the year.
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The attack followed a warning from Ukrainian President Zelensky.
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The attack is seen as retaliation for Ukraine taking the war to Russian territory.
