Global Courant
Russia launched missiles against Kiev for the third time in five days, part of an apparent escalation in aerial bombardment of Ukrainian cities 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 Vitali Klitschko said.
Russia fired two ballistic missiles at Kiev from occupied Crimea in daylight, but both were intercepted over the city, said Serhiy Popko, the head of the city’s military administration. Multiple explosions were heard in the capital, causing the latest fear for residents.
Missile debris damaged houses in two districts and a gym in another district of the city, according to national police.
Ukraine has been calling on its allies for greater air defense capabilities for months as Russia steps up its attacks across the country.
Monday’s attack came after nearly a dozen people were injured in a Russian drone strike on southern Ukraine overnight, and a fire broke out at a major Russian power plant following a Ukrainian drone strike.
