Massive Nighttime Barrage
Russian forces launched an 11-hour attack on Kyiv using missiles and drones, killing more than 20 people.
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Russia Launches Massive Attack on Kyiv
An 11-hour barrage of missiles and drones kills more than 20 people in Kyiv, prompting Ukraine to appeal for additional air defense systems from Western allies.
Russian missiles and drones struck Kyiv for 11 hours through the night, resulting in the deaths of more than 20 people.
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Targeting of Civilian Areas
Ukraine has accused Moscow of specifically targeting civilian areas during the attack.
2Appeal for Air Defense
Ukraine has appealed to its Western allies to send more air defense systems to counter the ongoing threats.
2Kremlin's Strategic Pressure
The Kremlin stated it will continue to increase pressure on the Ukrainian leadership to achieve its strategic goals.
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What is the Kremlin's stated objective?
The Kremlin aims to increase pressure on the Ukrainian leadership to achieve its goals.
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Russian missiles and drones hit Kyiv for 11 hours through the night, killing more than 20 people.
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Ukraine has accused Moscow of targeting civilian areas, and appealed to its Western allies to send more air defence systems.
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The Kremlin says it will continue to increase pressure on the Ukrainian leadership in order to achieve its goals.
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