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War in Ukraine: Russia again attacks Kyiv with ballistic missiles

The people in the million-strong city are supposed to flee to shelters and stay there for the time being. Other Ukrainian locations are also being targeted by attacks. Meanwhile, Moscow is fending off Ukrainian drones.

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War in Ukraine: Russia again attacks Kyiv with ballistic missiles

Russia has launched a new attack on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv with ballistic missiles, causing explosions in the city, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko. Fires have broken out in two districts, and firefighters are on the scene. The Ukrainian air force reported attacks with missiles, glide bombs, and drones on other parts of the country, including the industrial cities of Krementschuk and Krywyj Rih. Moscow's mayor, Sergej Sobjanin, said the city's air defense system had repelled over 50 drones targeting the area.

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