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Russian forces target Ukrainian military facility near Kyiv

Russia’s defense ministry says its forces struck a Ukrainian military industry site near Kyiv, as attacks on Ukrainian positions continue.

Russian forces target Ukrainian military facility near Kyiv

Russian forces struck a Ukrainian military industry site near Kyiv on Thursday, according to the country's defense ministry. The ministry announced that its forces targeted the Fire Point military industry facility in the Kyiv area, stating that the attack continues as part of ongoing assaults on Ukrainian positions. The facility is said to produce chemicals for cruise missile manufacturing.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has ordered a significant increase in long-range drone attacks against Russia, with the goal of launching 1,000 strikes per day, compared to the current 300.

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