Russian attack kills 23 in Kyiv and Dnipro; residential building destroyed

Kyiv, Ukraine – A devastating Russian aerial assault, employing over 600 drones and 73 missiles, has claimed the lives of 23 people across Ukraine, with residential areas in Dnipro and the capital Kyiv bearing the brunt of the attack. The widespread strikes occurred in the early hours of Tuesday.

Dnipro, an industrial city in central-eastern Ukraine, experienced the most significant loss of life. A Russian missile completely destroyed a residential building, resulting in 16 confirmed fatalities and 42 injuries. The city's mayor, Boris Filátov, stated that Russia used cluster munitions in the attack, aiming to maximize civilian casualties, including emergency service personnel.

In Kyiv, seven people died and 90 were injured, with 52 hospitalized, including two children, according to Mayor Vitali Klichkó. The attack targeted rear areas of Ukraine, with 33 Russian missiles reportedly evading interception and hitting their intended targets.

The scale of the attack, involving a large number of drones and missiles, underscores the ongoing intensity of the conflict. The targeting of civilian infrastructure, particularly residential buildings, has led to a significant loss of life and widespread destruction.

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The Russians used cluster munitions in the attack against the city, aiming to cause the maximum number of victims possible among civilians, police, and emergency service personnel deployed.