Russia hits Kyiv with waves of missiles and drones
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- Russia launched waves of ballistic and cruise missiles along with drones at Kyiv in an attack still underway early Monday morning, the second major barrage in days.
- The latest attack comes days after a combined Russian strike killed at least 31 people in Kyiv the previous week, underscoring a sharp escalation in tempo against the capital.
Why it matters: Two massive Russian barrages on Kyiv within days—at least 31 killed in the first and the second still unfolding—mark an intensified campaign against the capital that compounds civilian tolls and stretches Ukrainian air defenses on a compressed timeline.
