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Russian missile barrage kills 12 in Kyiv

Russian missile barrage kills 12 in Kyiv

In one of the heaviest attacks in months, Russian forces struck Kyiv with a combination of ballistic and cruise missiles, killing at least 12 civilians and injuring over 30.

The barrage hit a children's hospital, residential blocks, and critical infrastructure, causing widespread power outages.

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy called for a global response as air defenses struggled to cope with the onslaught.

The attack underscores Russia's continued targeting of civilian areas amid the prolonged war.

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Russia
Country in Eastern Europe and Northern Asia
Ukraine
Country in Eastern Europe
Kyiv
Capital and largest city of Ukraine
Volodymyr Zelenskyy
President of Ukraine since 2019