Russia says it hit targets in and around Kyiv in massive overnight strike

Summary

Russia said its forces carried out a massive overnight strike on targets in and around Kyiv, including a bridge, a missile plant and several energy and industrial facilities. The ministry also claimed attacks on a substation in Zhytomyr and a cargo vessel in the Black Sea.

Key Points
  • Russia said it launched a massive overnight strike on targets in Ukraine’s military-industrial, energy and transport infrastructure in and around Kyiv.
  • The defence ministry claimed the Northern Bridge and the Meridian plant in Kyiv were hit, along with several energy and industrial facilities in the Kyiv region.
  • It also said Russian forces struck an electricity substation in Zhytomyr and a cargo vessel in the Black Sea carrying military equipment and dual-use goods.
  • No independent confirmation of the damage was provided in the article.
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