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Deadly Russian Missile and Drone Barrage Hits Kyiv, Killing 18 and Wounding Dozens

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Deadly Russian Missile and Drone Barrage Hits Kyiv, Killing 18 and Wounding Dozens
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First reported by Ynet · 12 hours ago

What happened

Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on Kyiv overnight, killing 18 and injuring over 90, causing extensive damage. Ukraine's president warned citizens and called for urgent air defense support. The EU condemned the attack and approved billions in aid to Ukraine, while Russia claimed the strikes targeted military sites as retaliation.

  • 01Russia launched hundreds of drones and missiles at Kyiv, killing 18 and injuring over 90.
  • 02The attack caused significant destruction, including partial collapse of a nine-story residential building.
  • 03Ukraine intercepted most but not all incoming missiles and drones during the assault.
  • 04President Zelensky cut short a foreign visit and stressed urgent need for air defense systems.
  • 05The EU condemned the attack, proposed new sanctions, and approved 3.9 billion euros in aid to Ukraine.
  • 06Russia claimed the strikes targeted military and energy sites as retaliation for Ukrainian attacks.

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Full coverage · 5 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew56 minutes ago
Deadly Russian Missile and Drone Barrage Hits Kyiv, Killing 18 and Wounding Dozens
Now 14Right · Hebrew3 hours ago
Russian Missile and Drone Strikes Kill 13 in Kyiv Overnight Attack
Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew5 hours ago
Russian Missile and Drone Strikes Kill 13 in Kyiv, Cause Extensive Damage
YnetCenter · Hebrew6 hours ago
Ukraine Reports Russia Launches Nearly 500 Drones Targeting Kyiv in Major Attack
Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew6 hours ago
Russian Missile and Drone Strike Kills 13 in Kyiv, Injures Over 80
YnetCenter · Hebrew9 hours ago
Five Killed and 34 Injured in Russian Missile and Drone Attack on Kyiv
YnetCenter · Hebrew12 hours ago
At Least Five Injured in Russian Drone and Missile Attack on Kyiv

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