Russia striking Kyiv with ballistic missiles, mayor says
- On Thursday, Russia launched ballistic missile attacks against Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, with Mayor Vitali Klitschko reporting fires caused by falling debris across the capital and the Ukrainian Air Force warning of incoming projectiles.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on July 3 that large-scale missile attacks on Ukraine "must continue," signaling a tactical shift toward strikes on residential neighborhoods and infrastructure.
- Prior to the strikes, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned citizens of a "massive attack"; local media reported attacks hit residential areas in Kryvyi Rih, leaving many trapped in rubble, with at least one person killed.
- Rescuers are working at strike sites in the Kyiv region as residents seek safety in metro stations; Klitschko urged citizens to remain in shelters, warning that the threat of further attacks persists.
- The strikes occurred one day after Zelensky met President Donald Trump at the White House to request additional air defense systems, underscoring Ukraine's urgent need for protection against the ongoing Russian campaign.
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In the Ukrainian capital, air alarm "was triggered because of the danger of using ballistic weapons." President Selenskyy had previously warned of a massive Russian air attack.
According to CNN, the Ukrainian capital and other cities of the country are targets of a new Russian offensive, hours after President Volodymyr Zelensky alerted about an imminent attack and after meeting Donald Trump in Washington.
The Ukrainian authorities launched an alert to Russian missiles in the Ukrainian capital, where powerful explosions were heard shortly after. "The Russians prepared a massive attack a few days ago, and there is a strong probability that the strike will be carried out that night," warned X on Wednesday evening, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Russia attacked Kyiv with ballistic missiles, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko and the Ukrainian Air Force. The cities of Dnipro, Kryviy Rih and others throughout the...
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