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Massive Russian Air Attacks Kill at Least Nine in Ukraine Cities
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Massive Russian Air Attacks Kill at Least Nine in Ukraine Cities

From Kathimerini · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Russia launched a massive air attack on Ukrainian cities including Kyiv, Dnipro, and Kharkiv, killing at least nine and injuring over 60.
  • Ukrainian authorities warned of a large-scale attack following days of alerts, with Russia targeting energy infrastructure.
  • The attacks caused significant damage to residential buildings and infrastructure, with people seeking shelter in metro stations.

Russia unleashed a wave of air attacks on major Ukrainian cities early Tuesday, killing at least nine people and wounding more than 60, according to Ukrainian officials. The strikes hit Kyiv, Dnipro, and Kharkiv, following days of warnings that Moscow was planning a significant escalation.

The warnings from intelligence services about Russian strikes remain valid. A massive strike is possible, they have prepared it.

— Volodymyr ZelenskyyPresident of Ukraine, warning of an impending large-scale Russian attack.

In the southeastern city of Dnipro, Russian missile and drone attacks killed five people and injured 25, reported regional governor Oleksandr Hanza. He shared images of damaged residential buildings, burnt vehicles, and a destroyed playground, noting that the injured were in moderate condition. The capital, Kyiv, reported at least four deaths and 51 injuries, including children, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko. A missile strike on a 24-story apartment building caused a partial collapse, potentially trapping people beneath the rubble, while a nine-story building was engulfed in flames.

Our defenders are ready 24/7 to the maximum extent possible with available resources.

— Volodymyr ZelenskyyPresident of Ukraine, assuring readiness to defend against attacks.

Across the country, air raid alerts sounded as residents fled to bomb shelters. Thousands packed Kyiv's metro system seeking refuge, with the sounds of air defense systems repelling Russian attacks filling the air. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had reiterated warnings of a potential large-scale assault, stating, "The warnings from intelligence services about Russian strikes remain valid. A massive strike is possible, they have prepared it."

In the Obolon district, cars are burning after being hit by falling missile debris.

— Vitali KlitschkoKyiv Mayor describing the impact of missile debris in the capital.

Russia had previously warned of "systematic attacks" on decision-making centers and military-linked targets in Kyiv, framing the action as retaliation for a drone attack in the occupied Luhansk region that killed 21 people. Ukraine denied responsibility for that attack. The ongoing conflict, now over four years old, has seen both sides target infrastructure, with Ukraine intensifying attacks on Russian oil facilities this year, though both nations deny targeting civilians.

There are also fires in two locations in open areas, including one near a kindergarten.

— Vitali KlitschkoKyiv Mayor detailing the extent of damage from the attacks.
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Originally published by Kathimerini in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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