Russian ballistic missiles struck Kyiv shortly after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, returning from the United States, warned that Ukraine's safety hinges on allies' willingness to supply anti-missile defences.
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Key facts
- Russian ballistic missiles struck Kyiv, according to Al Jazeera.
- The strikes came after a warning from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
- Zelenskyy was returning from the United States.
- He said Ukraine's safety depends on allies providing anti-missile defences.
Russian ballistic missiles struck Kyiv following a warning from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, according to Al Jazeera.
The strikes came shortly after Zelenskyy returned from a trip to the United States, the outlet reported.
Zelenskyy said that Ukraine’s safety depends on the willingness of its allies to provide anti-missile defences, according to Al Jazeera.
His comments underscore Ukraine’s continued reliance on international partners for air defence systems as it faces ongoing Russian missile attacks.
The report did not include further details on casualties, damage or the specific response from Ukraine’s allies.
Why it matters
Continued Russian missile strikes on Kyiv highlight the persistent threat to Ukraine's capital and civilian population. Zelenskyy's appeal ties Ukraine's security directly to the level of military support it receives from Western allies, making the flow of anti-missile defences a central issue in the conflict.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in Kyiv?
According to Al Jazeera, Russian ballistic missiles struck Kyiv following a warning from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
What did Zelenskyy say?
Zelenskyy, returning from the United States, said Ukraine's safety depends on its allies' willingness to provide anti-missile defences, according to Al Jazeera.
Timeline
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