Russia launches heavy missile strikes on Kyiv in response to Ukrainian drone attack

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Multiple sources confirm that Russia has launched heavy missile strikes on Kyiv, Ukraine. The attacks follow an earlier Ukrainian drone strike.

According to reports, one person has been killed and multiple others injured as a result of the Russian barrage. The strikes occurred after Ukrainian authorities carried out a drone attack.

Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered retaliation for the deadly Ukrainian attack. The scale of the Russian response is described as “massive”.

The BBC, CNN, CBS News, The Guardian, and Reuters have all reported on the situation. Details of the attacks are still emerging.

Kyiv has been targeted by multiple waves of strikes, with reports indicating that the city was hit by a significant number of missiles and drones. The exact extent of the damage is not yet clear.

The conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues to escalate.

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