Russian missiles and drones kill 8 and cause damage across Ukraine capital
A large-scale Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv has resulted in multiple fatalities and significant casualties.
📍 Aftermath
Russia launched a massive, large-scale attack on Kyiv that killed between 13 and 18 people and injured scores more. Ukrainian strikes also battered Moscow's oil sector.
The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.
Epilogue added 42d ago, after coverage quieted.
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The brief
Russia launched a massive overnight attack on Ukraine's capital. According to reports from CBS News and Politico, the strikes killed at least 13 people and injured over 80 others.
Coverage from The New York Times and WRAL emphasizes the scale of the assault, with the latter providing photographic evidence of the aftermath. The death toll and injury counts were attributed to the mayor of Kyiv.
Future updates are expected as live reporting continues regarding the extent of the damage and further casualties.
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Sources (6)
- Major Russian attack kills 18 in Kyiv as Ukrainian strikes batter Moscow’s oil sector MS NOW · 46d ago
- Russia rocks Ukrainian capital with massive assault, killing at least 17 The Washington Post · 46d ago
- Photos show aftermath of large-scale Russian attack overnight in Kyiv WRAL · 46d ago
- Massive Russia attack on Ukraine kills 13, injures over 80 in Kyiv politico.eu · 46d ago
- Live Updates: Russia Hammers Ukraine’s Capital With Large-Scale Attack The New York Times · 46d ago
- Large Russian attack on Kyiv kills at least 13, injures scores more, mayor says CBS News · 46d ago broke it first
Quick answers
How many people were killed in the attack?
According to CBS News and Politico, at least 13 people were killed.
How many people were injured?
Politico reports that over 80 people were injured, while CBS News notes that scores more were wounded.
Where did the attack take place?
The attack targeted Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine.
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