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Russia pounds Kyiv with missiles and drones after Ukraine's strikes on oil infrastructure
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Russia pounds Kyiv with missiles and drones after Ukraine's strikes on oil infrastructure

From PBS NewsHour · () English

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  • Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy vowed retaliation after a Russian missile and drone attack killed at least 25 in Kyiv.
  • The strikes followed recent Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil infrastructure, causing fuel shortages.
  • Stephanie Sy reported on the escalating conflict and its impact.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has pledged severe retaliation following an overnight barrage of Russian missiles and drones that claimed at least 25 lives in Kyiv. The intensified aerial assault came after Ukraine launched widespread drone attacks deep into Russian territory, targeting military installations and oil refineries.

These Ukrainian strikes have reportedly impacted Russia's energy sector, with fuel shortages now being reported across the vast nation. The ongoing exchange of attacks highlights the escalating nature of the conflict, with both sides employing long-range weaponry and targeting critical infrastructure.

Stephanie Sy provided a report on the developing situation, detailing the casualties in Kyiv and the retaliatory actions promised by Ukraine. The conflict continues to have significant consequences for civilian populations and national infrastructure in both countries.

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