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Russia Strikes Ukraine with 6 Iskander and Kinzhal Missiles, Targeting Kyiv and Other Regions; No Casualties Reported

Dec 31, 2024, 06:06 AM

Russia launched a significant missile and drone attack on Ukraine on Tuesday, targeting multiple regions including the capital, Kyiv. Explosions were reported in Kyiv and its suburbs, with air defenses actively engaged in repelling the assault. In the northeastern Sumy region, the city of Shostka was struck, damaging 12 residential buildings, two educational facilities, and other social infrastructure. The attack involved various types of missiles, including 6 Iskander and a Kinzhal missile, with at least two explosions heard in Kyiv early in the morning. Explosions were also reported in the Chernihiv and Sumy regions, as well as in the Vasylkov district. No casualties or damage from missile debris were reported in Kyiv, but the strikes underscore the ongoing conflict's intensity as it approaches nearly three years.