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Russia launches missile attack on Ukraine's Kyiv

21.03.2024 09:30
Russia launched a new missile attack on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on Thursday morning, news agencies reported.
The aftermath of a Russian missile attack on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, March 21, 2024.
The aftermath of a Russian missile attack on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, March 21, 2024.Photo: EPA/State Emergency Service

Ukraine's air force said it shot down all 31 Russian missiles targeting the capital, but falling debris damaged residential buildings and industrial facilities.

At least 13 people were injured across the city as a result of the attack, Ukrainian state news agency Ukrinform reported.

The city was targeted with both ballistic and cruise missiles, according to Serhiy Popko, head of Kyiv's military administration.

"After a pause of 44 days, the enemy launched another missile attack on Kyiv," Popko said, as cited by the Reuters news agency. "All emergency services are working on sites. Clearing the consequences of the missile attack is underway."

An 11-year-old girl was among the injured, city officials said.

Mayor Vitali Klitschko said missile debris hit several residential buildings, industrial sites and a kindergarten, Reuters reported.

Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, starting the largest armed conflict in Europe since World War II.

Thursday is day 757 of Russias war on Ukraine.

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Source: ukrinform.net, Reuters, IAR, PAP