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A Russian missile and drone barrage kills at least 16 in Ukraine’s Kyiv region

Russia’s overnight barrage kills civilians across Kyiv region.

Russia launched a massive nighttime strike on Kyiv and nearby areas, killing at least 16 people as ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones hit dozens of locations and sent tens of thousands into subway shelters. Ukraine says the attacks exploited its shortage of Patriot interceptors, while Zelenskyy renewed appeals for more air defense support. Kyiv reported widespread damage to apartment blocks, schools, and hospitals, as Russia claimed it targeted industrial and drone‑related sites. Ukraine also struck Russian oil facilities, prompting regional alerts in Poland, Romania, and Moldova as drone activity spilled toward neighboring airspace.

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