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In retaliation for a Ukrainian drone attack, Russia hit Kyiv with ballistic missiles


In response to Ukrainian attacks, the Russian Armed Forces have ramped up strikes on Ukrainian military targets, including logistics hubs, ammunition depots, and defense industry facilities. On July 16, Russia launched a particularly intense overnight assault on Kyiv using ballistic missiles.

Local media reported that explosions rocked the Ukrainian capital shortly before 1 a.m. local time. Ukraine's Air Force confirmed that at least eight ballistic missiles were heading toward Kyiv. The extent of damages has not yet fully reported