Zelensky says Ukraine has ‘no interceptors’ as ballistic missiles hit Kyiv
Ukraine's capital Kyiv is under attack as Russia launches ballistic missiles and drones, killing at least 9.
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What happened
Ukraine's air defenses are overwhelmed. The attack comes as President Zelensky acknowledged that Ukraine has no interceptors to defend against ballistic missiles.
The Washington Post and CBS News both cite Ukrainian officials who report at least 9 dead and 15 injured. The Los Angeles Times and AP News both confirm the attack, with AP News providing photos of the strike.
The attack is the latest in a series of Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities, but the extent of the damage and the exact number of casualties are still unclear. The Ukrainian government has not yet responded to requests for comment on the state of its air defenses or the specifics of the attack.
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Who reported it (6)
- Zelenskyy: Russia is ramping up ballistic missile production Українська правда · 15h ago
- Russia hits Ukrainian capital with ballistic missiles and drones, killing at least 9 Dallas News · 15h ago
- Photos show Russian missile and drone attack on Ukrainian capital Kyiv AP News · 18h ago
- Russian strikes on Kyiv kill 9, injure at least 15, officials say CBS News · 18h ago
- Russia hits Ukrainian capital with ballistic missiles and drones, killing at least 9 Los Angeles Times · 19h ago
- Zelensky says Ukraine has ‘no interceptors’ as ballistic missiles hit Kyiv The Washington Post · 20h ago
Questions people are asking
What type of weapons were used in the attack on Kyiv?
Russian ballistic missiles and drones.
How many people were killed in the attack?
At least 9 people were killed, according to Ukrainian officials.
What did President Zelensky say about Ukraine's air defenses?
Zelensky said that Ukraine has no interceptors to defend against ballistic missiles.
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