Russia Warns Diplomats to Leave Kyiv After Massive Air Attack
Russia launched its heaviest air assault on Kyiv since the war began, using 600 drones and 90 missiles, including the new Oreshnik missile, killing two and injuring 87 in the capital. Moscow warned foreign diplomats and citizens to leave Kyiv, threatening further strikes on decision-making centers. Ukraine reported deliberate targeting of historical sites, the Foreign Ministry, and media offices. Ukraine requested an emergency UN Security Council meeting. Both sides continued attacks, with Ukrainian strikes killing two in Russia’s Belgorod and Bryansk regions.
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Russia Urges Foreigners and Diplomats to Leave Kiev Amid Threat of New Attacks
Russia has called on foreign citizens and diplomatic personnel to leave Kiev 'as soon as possible,' warning of impending attacks on decision-making centers and command posts. This follows a massive overnight assault on the Ukrainian capital, which the Ukrainian Air Force says involved 600 drones and 90 missiles, including the new Oreshnik medium-range missile. President Zelenskyy reported 87 injured, including three minors, and around 300 damaged properties, mostly residential. Ukrainian officials described it as the largest attack since the invasion began in terms of locations damaged, with deliberate strikes on historical sites, the Foreign Ministry building, the Chernobyl Museum, and the Art Museum. The ARD studio and Deutsche Welle office were also damaged. The German Foreign Office is continually assessing the security situation, noting that Russia's actions constitute a serious violation of international humanitarian law and aim to spread fear and divide Ukraine and its supporters.
Nachrichten - WELTRussia warns diplomats to leave Kyiv after largest air attack since war began
Following the heaviest Russian air raids on Kyiv since the start of the full-scale invasion, Moscow has warned foreign diplomats and citizens to leave the Ukrainian capital, claiming future attacks will target decision-making centers and command posts. Ukraine reported at least one killed and 15 injured in eastern Ukraine, with additional strikes in Odessa and Kramatorsk. The Ukrainian Air Force stated Russia deployed 600 drones and 90 missiles, including the new Oreshnik medium-range missile. President Zelenskyy reported 87 injured in Kyiv, including three minors, and around 300 damaged properties, many residential. For the first time, Russia deliberately struck historical architecture and memorial sites, including the Foreign Ministry building, Chernobyl Museum, and Art Museum. The ARD studio and Deutsche Welle office were also damaged. Ukraine has requested an emergency UN Security Council meeting.
Nachrichten - WELTRussia Threatens Diplomats and Launches Massive Drone and Missile Attack on Kyiv
Following the heaviest Russian air raids on Kyiv since the start of the war, Moscow has warned foreign diplomats and citizens to leave the Ukrainian capital, stating that future attacks will target decision-making centers and command posts. Ukraine has requested an emergency UN Security Council meeting. The Ukrainian Air Force reported that Russia deployed approximately 600 drones and 90 rockets and cruise missiles, including the new Oreshnik medium-range missile, in the attack on Sunday night. At least one person was killed and 15 injured in eastern Ukraine, including in Kramatorsk where an eight-year-old boy was among the wounded. In Odessa, an infrastructure object was destroyed. President Zelenskyy reported 87 injured in Kyiv, including three minors, and around 300 properties damaged. For the first time, Russia deliberately targeted historical architecture and memorial sites, including the Foreign Ministry building, the Chernobyl Museum, and the Art Museum. The ARD studio and Deutsche Welle office were also damaged, though no journalists were injured.
Nachrichten - WELTRussia warns foreigners to leave Kiev, launches massive air strikes on Ukraine
Russia has warned foreign diplomats and citizens to leave Kiev immediately, announcing systematic attacks on Ukrainian decision-making centers and command posts. The warning follows the heaviest air raids since the start of the war, with Ukraine reporting 600 drones and 90 missiles launched, including the new Oreshnik medium-range missile. At least one person was killed and 15 injured in eastern Ukraine, while in Odessa an infrastructure object was destroyed. In Kramatorsk, 12 people were injured by guided glide bombs, including an eight-year-old boy. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy reported 87 injured in Kiev, with around 300 properties damaged, including historical sites, the Foreign Ministry building, and media offices. Germany's Foreign Office confirmed it is assessing the security situation. The attacks mark a significant escalation, with Russia explicitly targeting diplomatic and cultural sites.
Nachrichten - WELTKyiv Casualties Rise After Major Russian Attack; Ukraine Seeks UN Meeting
Ukraine reported 87 injured and two dead in Kyiv following a massive Russian attack using glide bombs, drones, and missiles, including the new Oreshnik medium-range missile. Ukrainian President Zelensky stated 300 properties were damaged, mostly residential. For the first time, Russia deliberately targeted historical architecture, including the Foreign Ministry building, Chernobyl Museum, and Art Museum. Ukraine requested an emergency UN Security Council meeting. On Monday, both sides continued attacks: Ukrainian strikes killed two in Russia's Belgorod and Bryansk regions, while Russian attacks killed two and injured 16 in Kherson, and injured five in Russian-controlled Horlivka.
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