Russia Attacks Kyiv: Drone Strikes Kill Six, Injure Dozens
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* Russian attacks on Ukraine: Russia launched a large-scale aerial assault on Ukraine overnight, targeting Odesa, Kharkiv, and Kyiv with drones and missiles. These strikes hit high-rise apartment buildings and a busy market in Chornomorsk, resulting in at least two deaths and 11 injuries.
* Ukrainian Response: Ukraine used Patriot air defense systems (provided by the US) to shoot down 14 missiles. They are requesting more of these systems from allies. Ukraine is also increasing its drone attacks on Russian infrastructure, including the Sheskharis oil refinery which caught fire.
* Russian Justification: Moscow claims its attacks are solely focused on energy facilities and denies targeting civilians.
* International Support: Top European defense officials reaffirmed their support for Ukraine during a meeting in Berlin,with Ukrainian Defense minister Denys Shmyhal participating remotely.
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