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…
Kyiv, Ukraine - In a relentless barrage that persisted through Thursday morning, Russia unleashed a wave of missiles and drones upon Ukrainian cities, marking the latest in a series of intense assaults since the nation's full-scale invasion began four and a half years ago. Ukrainian authorities lament their scarcity of U.S.-provided Patriot air defense missiles, which are crucial in countering Russia's potent ballistic missiles.
Simultaneously, Moscow's swift jet-powered drones have posed an additional threat to Ukrainian defenses.
Ukrainian officials reveal that Russia amasses missile stocks and orchestrates major attacks at intervals, aiming to deplete Ukrainian defenses by overwhelming them with sheer numerical force. In response, Ukraine has targeted high-profile landmarks in Russian territory, reciprocating with mutual destruction. The Russian Defense Ministry claims the attack was aimed at war-related facilities, targeting nine Ukrainian cities.
These targets included industrial facilities, oil refineries, logistics hubs, and port infrastructure.
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