At least 15 killed in Russian strikes around Kyiv as both sides intensify long-range attacks
Missile and drone strikes hit housing and warehouses near Ukraine’s capital following Ukrainian drone raids into Russia
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Newest first · UTC+11:00At least 15 killed in Russian strikes around Kyiv as both sides intensify long-range attacks
Missile and drone strikes hit housing and warehouses near Ukraine’s capital following Ukrainian drone raids into Russia
· Agence France-Presse
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