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Russia launches hundreds more drones at Ukraine, killing three people
TL;DR
Russia launched over 670 drones and 56 missiles at Ukraine, resulting in three deaths and 40 injuries in Kyiv. The attacks targeted multiple districts and critical infrastructure, including ports and railways.
Key points
- Russia launched over 670 drones and 56 missiles at Ukraine
- Three people were killed and 40 others wounded in Kyiv
- Attacks targeted six districts in Kyiv and surrounding areas
- Critical infrastructure, including ports and railways, was hit
- Zelenskyy called for continued international support
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Russia launched a barrage of missiles and drones targeting Ukraine’s capital Kyiv, killing at least three people and wounding 40 others, Ukrainian authorities have said.
The Ukrainian military said on Thursday that the overnight strikes hit six districts of Kyiv and another six in the surrounding areas. Deputy Prime Minister Oleksii Kuleba said attacks had targeted ports in the southern Odesa region and railways.
In a post on X, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said rescue operations were continuing following an attack on a nine-storey building in Kyiv after Russia launched “more than 670 attack drones and 56 missiles against Ukraine”.
“In total, since midnight yesterday, Russia has used more than 1,560 drones against our cities and communities. These are definitely not the actions of those who believe the war is coming to an end,” he wrote on Thursday.
“It is important that partners do not remain silent about this strike. And it is equally important to continue supporting the protection of our skies,” Zelenskyy added.
The mayor of Kyiv, Vitali Klitschko, said 40 people were wounded in the attacks, including two children, while Ukrainian emergency services said three people had been killed.
Reporting from Kyiv, Al Jazeera’s Audrey Macalpine said people are still feared trapped under the rubble of the building.
Macalpine said it was one of Russia’s largest attacks of the war, “in a single 36-hour period just by sheer number of drones”.
The attack comes as a setback for efforts to end the war after United States President Donald Trump raised faint hopes for peace by brokering a three-day ceasefire between Kyiv and Moscow last week, and Russian leader Vladimir Putin suggested the war could be winding down.
Q&A
How many drones did Russia launch in the latest attack on Ukraine?
Russia launched more than 670 attack drones in the recent strikes against Ukraine.
What were the consequences of the drone and missile strikes in Kyiv?
The strikes resulted in at least three fatalities and 40 injuries, along with damage to various districts in Kyiv.
What did President Zelenskyy say about the ongoing attacks from Russia?
President Zelenskyy emphasized the need for continued international support and highlighted that the attacks indicate the war is far from over.
