Russia pummels Kyiv in latest deadly daytime attack
Russia has increasingly deployed newer jet-powered drones that are faster and harder to intercept than traditional models as the war enters its fifth year.
Kyiv, Ukraine faced intense Russian drone attacks on Monday, striking the National Academy of Sciences in the city's historic core. The attack, part of the ongoing fifth year of Europe's worst conflict since World War II, resulted in a high-speed drone crashing into the building, causing a blaze and sending flames into the sky. A Ukrainian national security official reported minor injuries to himself but confirmed the death of an assistant near the academy.
The target location, close to government buildings and cultural sites, has been frequently hit by Russian forces. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the "Russian terror" targeting peaceful people at work. Elsewhere, Russian strikes in Dnipro and Kharkiv caused fatalities and injuries. Prime Minister Sergiy Koretsky warned of winter conditions, suggesting vulnerable residents relocate to avoid overburdened emergency services.
European defense ministers debated the need for a EU-style emergency mechanism to counter Russian sabotage and interference.
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