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Russia hits Kyiv in heaviest aerial attack since war began

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Russia pounded Ukraine’s capital with another major missile and drone attack overnight into Thursday, causing fires in areas across the city and killing two people.

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  • Russia launched a major missile and drone attack on Kyiv, lighting up the night sky.
  • Over 1,000 people took refuge in metro stations as explosions hit the city. 16s
  • Eight districts were struck, causing fires, injuries, and at least two deaths. 47s
  • More than 400 first responders were deployed for rescue and firefighting operations. 55s
  • President Zelensky urged allies to speed up sanctions against Russia after the attack. 1m 52s
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