Russia Missile Attack on Kyiv

On Monday, multiple explosions rocked Kyiv, shattering months of relative calm in the Ukrainian capital. Pic Credit: Google

According to Ukrainian officials, at least eight people were killed and 24 others were injured when Russian missiles struck the city.

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Following Putin's remarks on Sunday, Ukraine braced for retaliation, which appeared to arrive early Monday.

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"Russian terrorists are attacking the capital!" "The rockets collided with objects in the city centre," he wrote on Telegram.

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