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Russia has launched missiles against Kiev for the third time in five days, part of an apparent escalation of aerial bombardment of Ukrainian cities by Kremlin forces as the war enters its third year and the front line is largely at a standstill.
Kiev, Ukraine — Russia launched missiles against Kiev for the third time in five days on Monday, part of an apparent escalation of aerial bombardment of Ukrainian cities by Kremlin forces as the war enters its third year and the front line is largely at a standstill.
Five people were injured in the attack on the Ukrainian capital, two of whom were taken to hospital, Kyiv Mayor Vitalii Klitschko said.
Russia fired two ballistic missiles at Kiev from occupied Crimea in daylight, but both were intercepted over the city, said Serhii Popko, head of the military administration of the city of Kiev. Multiple explosions were heard in the city, causing the latest fear for residents.
Rocket debris damaged houses in two districts and a gym in another district of the city, the Ukrainian National Police said.
The attack came three days after an attack on a concert hall in Russia that killed more than 130 people.
Russian President Vladimir Putin tried to link the attack to Ukraine, even as an Islamic State affiliate claimed responsibility.
Putin could use the attack in Moscow to boost support for the war and as a pretext to escalate attacks on Ukraine, analysts said.
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