Russia launched air strikes on Kyiv and the western Ukrainian region of Lviv, officials said, prompting neighbouring Poland's armed forces to activate aircraft to ensure airspace safety near the border.
Russia launched air strikes on Kyiv and the western Ukrainian region of Lviv, officials said, prompting neighbouring Poland's armed forces to activate aircraft to ensure airspace safety near the border.
Ukraine air defence forces destroyed about a dozen of Russia-launched missiles over Kyiv and in the vicinity of the capital, Serhiy Popko, head of Kyiv's military administration, said on the Telegram.Russia has been pounding Ukraine for days in attacks portrayed by Moscow as revenge for Ukrainian attacks during its recent presidential election.
"Russia continues to indiscriminately launch drones and missiles with no regard for millions of civilians, violating international law."In a major attack on Lviv, Russian missiles were flying close to the border with Poland, Ukraine's Telegram news outlets reported.
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