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Russia Launches Kinzhal Missile and Drone Attacks on Ukraine, Injuring Child in Kyiv

Sep 26, 2024, 07:58 AM

Russia has launched a series of missile and drone attacks on Ukraine, targeting multiple regions including Kyiv and Starokostiantyniv. The attacks, which began overnight and continued into the morning, involved the use of ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and Shahed kamikaze drones. Ukrainian air defense systems have been actively responding to the attacks. In Kyiv, explosions were reported, causing damage to civilian infrastructure, sparking fires, and injuring a child. Residents in Kyiv experienced a sleepless night, with the sounds of air defenses and explosions reverberating across the city. Morning rush hour traffic built up despite the ongoing attacks. Air raid sirens have been sounding across Ukraine, with reports of explosions occurring before the sirens in some instances. The attacks coincide with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to the U.S. to seek international support for Kyiv's victory plan. In Starokostiantyniv, the airfield was reportedly struck by Kinzhal hypersonic missiles, with some sources suggesting that F-16 fighter jets may have been targeted. The situation remains tense as air raid alerts continue to spread across the country, marking the third takeoff of Russian MiG-31Ks.