Ukraine war latest: Russian missile, drone attack on Kyiv injures at least 20
Key developments on Sept. 16: * At least 20 injured, including children, in Kyiv following Russian missile, drone attack * Ukrainian collaborator involved in Russia's sham 'referendums' killed in Ukrainian drone strike, Russian media claims * Ukraine strikes 2 S-400 launchers in Russia's Bryansk Oblast, General Staff claims * Russian drone attack on Tanzania-flagged vessel kills captain, injures…
On September 16-17, Russian forces launched a missile and drone attack on Kyiv, injuring at least 20 people, including children in the city center. The attack began around 12:30 a.m. local time with explosions, followed by more strikes at around 2:13 a.m. and 2:21 a.m. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported that 20 people were injured, with at least five requiring hospitalization.
Ukrainian collaborator Elena Astanina, who headed Russia's election commissions in occupied territories, was killed in a Ukrainian drone strike on September 15 in the village of Zhovtneve, Zaporizhzhia Oblast. The attack came as the U.S. government backed legislation that would impose up to 100% tariffs on countries purchasing Russian oil and gas.
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