Reuters reports:
Russia fired cruise missiles at cities across Ukraine during rush hour on Monday morning, killing civilians and knocking out power and heat, in what President Vladimir Putin declared to be revenge for Ukrainian attacks including on a bridge to Crimea.
The missiles tore into busy intersections, parks and tourist sites in the centre of downtown Kyiv with an intensity not seen since Russian forces tried to capture the capital early in the war.
In a televised address, Putin said he had ordered “massive” long-range strikes against Ukrainian energy, command and communication targets, using missiles fired from air, sea and land, in response to what he described as terrorist attacks, including Saturday’s explosion at the Kerch Strait bridge.
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Russia attacked cities across Ukraine on Monday morning, striking the heart of Kyiv and areas far from the front line. It was its broadest assault against civilians since the early days of the invasion.
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A girl was recording a video message in #Kyiv and was hit by an explosive wave. pic.twitter.com/LJIX5iDmWK
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Vitaly Klitschko reported 5 dead as a result of the strikes on #Kyiv
According to the mayor, 51 people were injured, 42 of them were hospitalized in city hospitals. He urged to stay in shelters, stock up on food, water, charge gadgets and not go to the city without urgent need. pic.twitter.com/Z6ksWX1SQU
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