Russia Launches Missile Strikes at Targets Across Ukraine

Video player loading KYIV, Ukraine — Russia launched several volleys of missiles at Ukraine on Thursday, with strikes reported across the country killing at least 11 people, the authorities said.

The wave of strikes came a day after Germany and the United States pledged to send dozens of battle tanks to Ukraine, a significant step up in Western military support. Large booms shook the capital, Kyiv, at about 10 a.m. local time. Russia fired 55 missiles at targets across the country, with 47 shot down, Ukraine’s Air Force command said.

Ukraine’s State Emergency Service said that 11 people were killed in […]

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