A child was among three people killed in overnight Russian strikes in the area near Kyiv, according to reports. The attacks caused casualties as Ukraine faced another barrage, with local authorities and emergency services responding to the damage.
The strikes have been described by several outlets as involving Russian ballistic missiles, which can be difficult for Ukraine’s air defenses to intercept. Reports said the attacks exposed gaps in Ukraine’s defensive capabilities, which have been strained by the continuing war and shortages of some systems and ammunition.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky blamed international partners for what he called “horrific casualties,” amid renewed calls for additional military support. The attacks also intensified debate over whether air-defense measures alone can protect Ukrainian cities from Russia’s ballistic missile campaign.
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