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Russian Drone and Missile Strikes Kill Seven in Kyiv, Including a Teenager

Russian forces conducted a major assault on Kyiv using drones and missiles, striking residential buildings and civilian infrastructure and killing seven people, including a 14-year-old boy, with 46 others injured. The attack continues Russia's established pattern of bombardment targeting civilian areas across Ukrainian cities since the full-scale invasion began in 2022. Ukrainian authorities have not yet provided details about the full extent of damage from the latest strike.

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Russian forces launched a significant wave of drone and missile strikes on Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital, targeting residential buildings and civilian sites. The attack resulted in seven deaths, including a 14-year-old boy, and left 46 people injured according to available reports. These strikes form part of a continuing pattern of Russian bombardment directed at Ukrainian cities. Since the full-scale invasion began in 2022, Russian forces have repeatedly targeted civilian infrastructure across Ukraine. Ukrainian authorities have not yet released comprehensive information about the damage caused by this latest assault.

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