Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine’s capital kills at least 11
Russia launched deadly missile and drone strikes on Kyiv just before a critical NATO summit.
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Russian forces carried out a missile and drone attack on Kyiv, Ukraine's capital. Reports indicate the strikes resulted in at least 11 to 12 deaths.
Coverage from Reuters, NPR, AP News, The Washington Post, The New York Times, and CNN emphasizes the timing of the attack, noting it occurred on the eve of a key NATO summit. Reuters specifically highlights that Ukraine is running low on air defenses.
Attention is focused on the upcoming NATO summit and a planned trip by Trump to the meeting.
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Quick answers
How many casualties were reported?
Reports vary slightly, with AP News stating at least 11 killed, while Reuters and NPR report 12.
What types of weaponry were used in the attack?
According to coverage from AP News and NPR, the attack involved both missiles and drones.
What is the geopolitical context of these strikes?
The strikes occurred ahead of a critical NATO summit and a trip by Trump.
Coverage (8)
- Air force: Ukraine failed to intercept any Russian ballistic missiles Euronews · 2h ago
- Russian strikes on Ukraine’s capital kills at least 11 ahead of NATO summit NBC News · 2h ago
- Deadly Russian strikes hit Ukraine’s capital ahead of key NATO meeting The Washington Post · 2h ago
- Russian strikes kill 12 in Kyiv as Ukraine runs low on air defences Reuters · 2h ago
- Deadly Russian Strikes Rock Kyiv on Eve of NATO Summit The New York Times · 2h ago
- Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine's capital kills at least 12 NPR · 2h ago
- Deadly Russian strikes hammer Kyiv on eve of Trump trip to critical NATO summit CNN · 2h ago
- Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine’s capital kills at least 11 AP News · 2h ago broke it first
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