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Russian drone and missile strikes on Kyiv kill 2, ending pause in attacks

Russian drone and missile strikes resume on Kyiv, killing two

Russian drone and missile strikes on Kyiv kill 2, ending pause in attacks
Russian drone and missile strikes on Kyiv kill 2, ending pause in attacks
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Russian drone and missile strikes resume on Kyiv, killing two

Russia launched a daytime assault on Kyiv with drones and missiles, ending a brief pause that followed a visit by U.S. peace negotiators. The attack left two people dead and sparked fires across the Ukrainian capital, authorities said. The strikes targeted the city early on Tuesday, with ongoing impacts reported as emergency crews responded. The scene showed fires and damage in Kyiv as responders worked to extinguish blazes and assess casualties. No additional details on the victims or specific neighborhoods were provided in the available material. The report emphasizes Kyiv as the battleground for the renewed assault, with warnings of further instability as authorities managed the aftermath of the strikes.

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