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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
James C. Reynolds and Steffie Banatvala

Why Putin keeps targeting Kyiv while his war machine grinds to a halt on frontline

At least 17 people were killed in large-scale Russian missile and drone attacks on Kyiv on Wednesday night, authorities said, with children among the casualties.

Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko, writing on Telegram, put the number of injured at 86 while damage included six floors of an apartment building that had partially collapsed after a direct hit from a Russian projectile.

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