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Kyiv Struck by Devastating Wave of Russian Attacks

6/17/2025

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A devastating wave of Russian strikes on Kyiv has claimed the lives of at least 15 individuals and left many more injured, marking one of the most intense bombardments in over three years. With 440 drones and 32 missiles unleashed across 27 districts, rescue efforts are underway amidst relentless air raids, intensifying the already fraught tensions between Ukraine and Russia.

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A devastating wave of Russian strikes on Kyiv has claimed the lives of at least 15 individuals and left many more injured, marking one of the most intense bombardments in over three years. With 440 drones and 32 missiles unleashed across 27 districts, rescue efforts are underway amidst relentless air raids, intensifying the already fraught tensions between Ukraine and Russia.