Ten people were killed when Russian ballistic missiles struck a drone exhibition near Kyiv attended by prominent members of Ukraine's defence industry, according to the BBC.
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Key facts
- Ten people were killed in the attack, according to the BBC.
- The strike targeted a drone exhibition near Kyiv, the BBC reported.
- The event was hit by ballistic missiles in the middle of the day, according to the BBC.
- The exhibition was attended by prominent members of the Ukrainian defence industry, the BBC reported.
Ten people were killed when Russian ballistic missiles struck a drone exhibition near Kyiv, according to the BBC. The attack took place in the middle of the day while the event was underway.
The exhibition was attended by prominent members of the Ukrainian defence industry, the BBC reported.
According to the BBC, the venue was hit by ballistic missiles.
Details on the exact location, the identities of those killed and the full scale of any additional casualties were not specified in the available reporting. Further information about the circumstances of the attack and any official response had not been detailed in the source material at the time of publication.
Why it matters
The attack, as reported by the BBC, killed ten people at an event attended by members of Ukraine's defence industry, illustrating the risks faced by those connected to the sector during the war. Key details, including the official response, remain unconfirmed.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were killed in the attack?
Ten people were killed, according to the BBC.
What was targeted in the strike?
The strike hit a drone exhibition near Kyiv that was attended by prominent members of the Ukrainian defence industry, according to the BBC.
What type of weapon was used?
The event was hit by ballistic missiles in the middle of the day, according to the BBC.
Timeline
- Ten killed in Russian attack on drone exhibition near Kyiv
BBC World: The event, attended by prominent members of the Ukrainian defence industry, was hit by ballistic missiles in the middle of the day.