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Russia Launches Aerial Attack On Ukraine, Strikes Capital

Ivanna, warms her dog in front of a destroyed burning car after a recent Russian attack in Kyiv, Ukraine, Friday, Dec. 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Alex Babenko)

Russia initiated an aerial assault on Ukraine on Tuesday, targeting the capital city and other regions with a barrage of missiles and drones. The Ukrainian air force detected a ballistic missile threat at 3:00 a.m., followed by explosions in Kyiv shortly after. Subsequently, another missile alert was issued at 8:00 a.m., leading to additional explosions in the city. Fortunately, missile debris fell in the Darnytskyi district of Kyiv without causing any reported casualties or significant damage.

Reports from the northeastern Sumy region indicated strikes near the city of Shostka, resulting in damage to 12 residential buildings and two educational facilities. Additionally, some social infrastructure objects were destroyed in the area. The Russian Defense Ministry confirmed successful strikes on a Ukrainian air base and a gunpowder factory in Moscow.

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