Russia carried out overnight missile attacks near Kyiv that killed three people, including a child, the BBC reports. The strikes came after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned of Ukraine's dwindling supplies of missile interceptors.
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Key facts
- Three people were killed in Russian missile attacks near Kyiv, according to the BBC.
- A child was among those killed.
- The attacks were carried out overnight.
- President Volodymyr Zelensky had warned of Ukraine's dwindling supplies of missile interceptors.
Three people, including a child, were killed in overnight Russian missile attacks near Kyiv, according to the BBC.
The BBC reported that Russia continued its overnight attacks on areas near the Ukrainian capital.
The strikes came after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned of Ukraine’s dwindling supplies of missile interceptors, according to the BBC.
The warning underscores concerns about Ukraine’s ability to defend against continued aerial assaults as its stock of interceptors runs low.
No further details on the location or the full scale of the damage were provided in the available reporting.
Why it matters
The deaths, including that of a child, highlight the continuing human toll of Russia's aerial campaign against Ukraine. Zelensky's warning about limited missile interceptors raises questions about how long Ukraine can defend populated areas near its capital.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were killed in the attacks near Kyiv?
According to the BBC, three people were killed, including a child.
When did the attacks take place?
The attacks were carried out overnight, according to the BBC.
What did President Zelensky warn about?
The BBC reported that Zelensky warned of Ukraine's dwindling supplies of missile interceptors ahead of the attacks.
Timeline
- Child among three killed in Russian missile attacks near Kyiv
BBC World: Russia continued its overnight attacks after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned of Ukraine's dwindling supplies of missile interceptors.