Russia Hits Kyiv With Waves of Missiles, Drones
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- Russia struck Kyiv with waves of ballistic and cruise missiles and drones, with the assault still underway early Monday morning, according to The Associated Press
- The Monday attack came days after a combined Russian strike on Kyiv the previous week that killed at least 31 people, underscoring an intensifying aerial bombardment campaign against the capital
Why it matters: Two major Russian strikes on Kyiv within roughly a week — the latest involving layered missile and drone salvos — point to a sharp escalation in tempo against the Ukrainian capital, directly threatening civilian life and compounding pressure on Ukraine's air defenses.
