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Kyiv hit by missiles; no casualties reported yet
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Kyiv hit by missiles; no casualties reported yet

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Named sources Ongoing story
  • Kyiv was attacked by missiles, with journalists hearing the sound of incoming rockets and explosions.
  • The head of Kyiv's military administration confirmed the city was under missile attack, but no casualties or damage have been reported yet.
  • Intensified Russian and Ukrainian strikes have been occurring for months, leading to increasing civilian casualties, while the US has signaled a potential shift in sanctions policy.

Kyiv experienced a missile attack early Tuesday morning, with air raid sirens preceding the sound of incoming rockets and two explosions heard by journalists. People were seen fleeing to shelters as the city came under fire.

Tymur Tkaฤenko, head of Kyiv's military administration, confirmed the missile attack on the capital. As of the latest reports, there have been no announcements regarding casualties or the extent of damage caused by the strikes.

This attack occurs amid a period of escalating intensity in strikes between Russia and Ukraine, which have resulted in a growing number of civilian casualties over recent months. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump, speaking at the G7 summit in France, suggested that Moscow should "reach an agreement" and hinted at the possibility of Washington reimposing sanctions on Russia, which had previously been suspended.

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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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