Russian attack on Ukrainian cities kills 2, wounds 14
KYIV, Ukraine — Russia bombarded cities across Ukraine with missiles and drones in an overnight onslaught that ran into the daylight hours of Thursday, when explosions echoed around Kyiv through the morning. Ukraine is desperately short of U.S.-made Patriot air defense missiles that can counter Russia’s ballistic missiles, and Moscow’s fast-flying jet-powered drones have brought another challenge…
Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian cities resulted in two fatalities and 14 injuries on Thursday, according to initial reports. The assault, which continued into the daylight hours, targeted multiple Ukrainian cities overnight. Ukraine finds itself severely lacking in U.S.-manufactured Patriot air defense missiles, which could have potentially mitigated the impact of Russia's ballistic missiles.
Moreover, Russia's swift jet-powered drones have posed a new threat since the full-scale invasion began four and a half years ago. Ukrainian officials assert that Russia accumulates missile stocks and conducts significant attacks every few days, aiming to deplete Ukrainian defenses through sheer numbers. In retaliation, Ukraine has targeted high-profile sites in Russia.
The Russian Defense Ministry claimed its forces launched a "massive" strike on military-related facilities in nine Ukrainian cities, including industrial facilities, oil refineries, logistics hubs, and port infrastructure, after nightfall on Wednesday.
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