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Attacks on Kyiv Injure Eight

From Svenska Dagbladet · () Swedish

Translated from Swedish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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Newswire Named sources Ongoing story
  • Kyiv was attacked with Russian ballistic missiles early Saturday, injuring eight people, including a child.
  • The Ukrainian air force warned of incoming missiles, and explosions were heard in the capital.
  • The article also includes unrelated news briefs about Iran's nuclear deal compliance and Trump's threats against Iran.

Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, came under attack early Saturday morning as Russian ballistic missiles struck the city. Local authorities reported that eight people were injured in the assault, including an 11-year-old boy, according to the Kyiv Independent.

Explosions were heard in Kyiv around 3:40 a.m. local time. Shortly after, the Ukrainian air force issued a warning that ballistic missiles were heading toward the capital, indicating a coordinated and swift attack.

The missile strikes are the latest in ongoing hostilities affecting Ukraine. The specific targets and extent of damage are still being assessed, but the incident highlights the continued threat to civilian areas.

This report is part of a live news feed that also includes updates on international affairs, specifically concerning Iran's nuclear program and statements from former U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Originally published by Svenska Dagbladet in Swedish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.