In a recent attack on Kyiv, a three-storey building was severely damaged, according to Ukrainian officials. The city experienced renewed Russian aggression, with two ballistic missiles intercepted but still causing seven injuries from falling debris. The assault, which occurred without warning, resulted in explosions heard throughout the capital and a column of smoke rising in the east.
The Ukrainian air force had warned of an incoming missile via Telegram just moments before the explosions, a rare occurrence without a preceding air raid alert. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko urgently advised residents to seek shelter, emphasizing the seriousness of the situation.
The attack, reportedly initiated from Crimea, annexed by Moscow, marked the third on Kyiv by Russia in five days. Despite the intercepting of the missiles, their debris fell on several districts, including Pechersk, near the city center, leading to injuries and property damage.
US Ambassador to Kyiv Bridget Brink highlighted the use of hypersonic missiles by Russia in the assault, underscoring the need for immediate American assistance. She referenced a stalled $60 billion military aid package in the US Congress, stressing the urgency of the situation.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba reiterated the need for increased air defenses, particularly Patriot systems and missiles, to fend off further Russian attacks. The recent assault followed Ukraine's targeting of Russian Black Sea fleet infrastructure off Crimea, though these claims are yet to be independently verified.
The escalation in aerial attacks coincides with Russia's slow advances in eastern Ukraine. Recent drone attacks on Odesa and Mikolayiv, targeting energy infrastructure, have left some areas without electricity. Additionally, Kharkiv remains partially blacked out after Russian attacks destroyed all power substations in the area.
As the conflict intensifies, Ukraine's plea for international support grows louder, emphasizing the critical need for advanced air defense systems to protect against further Russian aggression.
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