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Russian strikes kill one in Kyiv and hit energy facilities, mayor says

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported one death and one injury in Russian strikes, while a Russian governor said drones killed one person in Balakovo.

Russian strikes kill one in Kyiv and hit energy facilities, mayor says
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Kyiv, Ukraine. Russian air attacks on Kyiv left one person dead and another injured on Wednesday, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said. He also reported that energy facilities in the capital had been hit.


Missile attack continues into morning

The attack involving ballistic missiles remained underway during the morning. Reuters witnesses reported hearing several explosions as air defences countered attacks overnight.

The latest strikes came after previous Russian attacks targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, with temperatures falling and the heating season approaching.

Governor reports fatal drone attack in Russia

A regional governor said in a Telegram post that drones had killed one person and damaged homes in Balakovo, a Russian town on the Volga River.

Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022.

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