Russia Launches Air Strikes on Ukraine; Casualties Reported

Summary

Russia launched overnight missile and drone strikes across Ukraine, killing at least three people and injuring more than 10, including children in Kyiv and residents in Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk. Ukraine said it shot down three Russian missiles and about 100 drones, while Moscow reported a large Ukrainian drone attack that hit a Wildberries warehouse near the capital.

Key Points
  • Russia carried out overnight missile and drone attacks across several regions of Ukraine, causing deaths and injuries.
  • A book market in Kyiv caught fire, and at least six people, including a child, were injured in the capital.
  • In Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk, officials reported additional fatalities and injuries from Russian strikes.
  • Moscow said about 600 Ukrainian drones targeted the Russian capital area, with a Wildberries warehouse in Koledino catching fire.
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