At least three killed in Russian missile strike on Kyiv, mayor says
At least three people were killed and 15 injured in a Russian ballistic missile attack on Kyiv, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
At least three people were killed and 15 others sustained injuries following a Russian attack on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, Mayor Vitali Klitschko announced on Saturday. Municipal emergency personnel subsequently transported all 15 wounded residents to local medical facilities for treatment.
Preliminary information released by local officials indicates that Russian forces targeted the city using ballistic missiles. Municipal authorities highlighted that Ukrainian air defense forces possess restricted capabilities when attempting to intercept ballistic weaponry of this nature. Operations to secure the impacted areas remain ongoing across the capital.
Sources: NRK.
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