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Russian ballistic missiles strike Kyiv; at least 12 killed
Ukrainian authorities reported significant casualties after Russian forces launched ballistic missile attacks on the capital. Video footage documented the strikes, with officials confirming dozens of additional injuries alongside the fatalities.
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Ukrainian officials said Russian ballistic missiles struck multiple targets across Kyiv on Tuesday, leaving at least 12 people dead and dozens more wounded in the assault on the capital.
Video evidence from the scene showed the impact of the strikes, with emergency services responding to damage across affected areas. The attack marks another escalation in Russia's ongoing campaign against Ukrainian civilian infrastructure and population centers.
Kyiv has faced repeated missile and drone attacks throughout the conflict, with Russian forces targeting energy facilities, residential areas, and critical infrastructure. The strikes on Tuesday added to the mounting toll of civilian casualties in the capital, where air defense systems have been deployed to counter incoming threats.
Ukrainian authorities have called on international partners to increase military support, citing the need for advanced air defense systems to protect civilian populations. The attacks underscore the continued vulnerability of major Ukrainian cities to long-range Russian weaponry despite months of conflict.