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Russian attacks kill 6 in Kyiv and other cities and expose gaps in Ukraine’s air defenses

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KYIV, Ukraine — Russia attacked Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities with ballistic missiles, drones and guided bombs Sunday, killing at least six people and wounding dozens, authorities said, again highlighting Ukraine’s shortage of U.S.-made Patriot air...

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  1. The Republic

    1 killed, 8 injured in an overnight Russian attack on Kyiv (opens The Republic)

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    KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — One person was killed and eight others injured in an overnight Russian attack on Kyiv that included ballistic missiles, local authorities said. The attack began at around 1:30 a.m. local time and continued for several hours, with explosions echoing across the capital.

  2. France 24

    Millions in Kyiv 'didn't have time to seek shelter' ahead of Russian attack (opens France 24)

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    One person was killed and eight others injured in an overnight Russian attack on Kyiv that included ballistic missiles, local authorities said on Sunday. FRANCE 24's Emmanuel Chaze reports from the Ukrainian capital.

  3. Jonesboro Sun

    Russian missile attack on Kyiv kills 1 and exposes holes in air defenses (opens Jonesboro Sun)

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    Russia has attacked Kyiv overnight with ballistic missiles and other weapons, killing one and wounding 16 people, according to local authorities. The attack highlights Ukraine’s shortage of U.S.-made Patriot air defense systems. U.S. President Donald Trump has said he is…

  4. The Kyiv Independent

    Russian attacks kill 20, injure over 140 across Ukraine as missiles slam Kyiv, Kharkiv (opens The Kyiv Independent)

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    Hours after the attack on Kyiv, a Russian missile strike hit Ukrainian postal giant Nova Poshta's terminal in the suburbs of Kharkiv, killing at least four people and injuring at least 19, authorities said.

  5. Vail Daily

    Russian attacks kill 6 in Kyiv and other cities and expose gaps in Ukraine’s air defenses (opens Vail Daily)

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    KYIV, Ukraine — Russia attacked Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities with ballistic missiles, drones and guided bombs Sunday, killing at least six people and wounding dozens, authorities said, again highlighting Ukraine’s shortage of U.S.-made Patriot air...

  6. Triblive

    Russian attacks on Kyiv and other cities kill 6 and expose holes in air defenses (opens Triblive)

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    KYIV, Ukraine — Russia attacked Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities with ballistic missiles, drones and guided bombs Sunday, killing at least six people and wounding dozens, authorities said, again highlighting Ukraine’s shortage of U.S.-made Patriot air defense systems.

  7. Toledo Blade

    Russian attacks expose gaps in Ukraine's air defenses (opens Toledo Blade)

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    KYIV, Ukraine — Russia attacked Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities with ballistic missiles, drones and guided bombs Sunday, killing at least six people and wounding dozens, authorities said, again highlighting Ukraine’s shortage of U.S.-made Patriot air defense systems.

  8. The Columbian

    Russian attacks kill 6 in Ukraine (opens The Columbian)

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    KYIV, Ukraine — Russia attacked Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities with ballistic missiles, drones and guided bombs Sunday, killing at least six people and wounding dozens, authorities said, again highlighting Ukraine’s shortage of U.S.-made Patriot air defense systems.

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