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One killed, 15 injured in Kyiv and Kharkiv due to Russian strikes

Local authorities report that one person was killed and at least 15 others were injured in Kyiv and Kharkiv due to intense Russian strikes overnight.


One killed, 15 injured in Kyiv and Kharkiv due to Russian strikes

The country was on high alert as military authorities in Kyiv warned of drones and ballistic missiles. Mayor of the capital Vitali Klitschko wrote on the Telegram app: "Kyiv is under intense enemy attack." In a later post, he wrote: "Currently, one death and four injuries have been confirmed," adding that three of the injured were taken to the hospital. He also reported that fires had broken out in several buildings that were damaged, adding, "Do not leave the shelters!" and noting that many non-residential buildings were targeted. Kyiv - AFP At least one person was killed and 15 others were injured in the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, and the city of Kharkiv in the northeast of the country as a result of intense Russian strikes on the night from Friday to Saturday, local authorities reported.