Russian missiles strike Kyiv, triggering fires across the Ukrainian capital
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Russian forces launched a missile attack on Kyiv early Tuesday, causing fires in several districts including the Holosiivskyi district where two storage areas were hit. No casualties were reported. The air alert lasted about 50 minutes and air defense systems were active during the attack. Tymur Tkachenko, head of the capital's military administration, confirmed the strikes.
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Kyiv, the capital, was directly targeted.
The attack triggered fires in widely separated districts of the city.
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The attack triggered fires in widely separated districts of the city.
South China Morning Post- Kyiv, the capital, was directly targeted.
- Missiles triggered fires in multiple districts.
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Loaded language removedRussian forces targeted the Ukrainian capital Kyiv with missiles early on Tuesday, triggering fires in widely separated districts of the city, senior officials said. The air alert in the city was lifted after about 50 minutes. No casualties were reported.
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The attack triggered fires in widely separated districts of the city.
South China Morning PostAir defence systems are operating in the capital.
South China Morning PostThe air alert in the city was lifted after about 50 minutes.
South China Morning Post