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Russian missiles strike Ukraine, killing at least 17 people
Russia launched a series of ballistic missiles and drones at Ukraine, killing at least 17 people and injuring many more. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that interceptors could have saved lives, but delays in receiving anti-ballistic systems from allies have led to horrific casualties and destruction.
· BBC News
The essential points
- 01At least 17 people were killed and many more injured in the Russian missile strike on Ukraine.
- 02Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky blamed delays in receiving anti-ballistic systems from allies for the high number of casualties.
- 03Russia has intensified attacks on Kyiv in recent weeks, while Ukraine has also increased its attacks on Russian civilian infrastructure.
The full brief
Russia launched a series of ballistic missiles and drones at Ukraine, killing at least 17 people and injuring many more. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that interceptors could have saved lives, but delays in receiving anti-ballistic systems from allies have led to horrific casualties and destruction.