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Russian missiles strike Kyiv amid massive drone claims
Original: Russian missiles pound Kyiv as Moscow says over 800 Ukrainian drones downed
Russian missiles hit Kyiv in a fresh wave of strikes on the Ukrainian capital, while Moscow's defence officials claim more than 800 Ukrainian drones were shot down. The exchange marks one of the heaviest recent escalations in the air war, with both sides reporting large-scale attacks and interceptions overnight.
Why now: A major escalation in Russian strikes on Kyiv and record drone-loss claims are drawing international attention to the intensifying air war.
Evidence
- Russian missiles pound Kyiv as Moscow says over 800 Ukrainian drones downed · AP News
- Russian missiles pound Kyiv as Moscow says over 800 Ukrainian drones downed · PBS
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