Russian ballistic missiles hit Kyiv and its surrounding region early on Sunday, killing at least one person and injuring nine others.
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Key facts
- Russian missiles struck Kyiv and the surrounding region early on Sunday.
- At least one person was killed in the attack.
- Nine people were injured, according to Al Jazeera.
- The strikes occurred in the early hours of the morning.
Russian missiles struck Kyiv and the surrounding region in the early hours of Sunday, killing at least one person and injuring nine, according to Al Jazeera.
The strikes hit the Ukrainian capital and areas nearby, adding to a series of attacks on the city and its outskirts during the ongoing war.
Al Jazeera reported that at least one person was killed and nine others were injured in the attack, though details on the full extent of the damage were not immediately available.
The incident is the latest in a pattern of missile strikes on Kyiv, which has repeatedly been targeted throughout the conflict.
No further information about the specific locations hit, the nature of the targets, or the response of emergency services was provided in the initial reporting.
Why it matters
Attacks on Kyiv underscore the continued danger to civilians in Ukraine's capital as the war persists. Strikes that kill and injure residents highlight the human cost of the ongoing conflict and its impact on populated urban areas.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were killed and injured in the Kyiv missile strike?
At least one person was killed and nine others were injured, according to Al Jazeera.
When did the missile strike on Kyiv take place?
The missiles struck Kyiv and the surrounding region in the early hours of Sunday.
What areas were hit by the Russian missiles?
The missiles struck Kyiv and the surrounding region, according to Al Jazeera, though specific locations were not detailed in the initial reporting.
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- At least one killed as Russian ballistic missiles hit Kyiv
Al Jazeera: Russian missiles struck Kyiv and the surrounding region early on Sunday, killing at least one person and injuring nine.