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Escalation in Kyiv: Missile Attacks Rock Ukraine's Capital

A wave of missile strikes underscores rising tensions in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

By Cassandra VinogradSource: nytimes.com1 min read
Escalation in Kyiv: Missile Attacks Rock Ukraine's Capital
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In brief

Early Saturday, residents of Kyiv were shaken by loud explosions following alerts of incoming ballistic missiles, prompting a swift response from emergency services and air-defense systems.

As a warning siren pierced the early morning calm, Mayor Vitali Klitschko urged citizens to take shelter. Reports confirm that four lives were tragically lost in these attacks, marking another deadly chapter in the nearly three-year-long conflict that intensified after Russia's extensive invasion commenced in February 2022. The situation remains fluid as both sides heighten their military actions in this protracted war.As this story develops, further updates will follow regarding the measures being taken to ensure the safety of the capital's residents and the broader implications for the ongoing conflict between the two nations.

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