Russian airstrikes kill 16 in Kyiv and surrounding region

Published Aug 20, 01:54 PM UTC

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At least 16 people were killed on Thursday in heavy Russian air strikes targeting Kyiv and the surrounding region, according to reports. Security expert Ralph D. Thiele commented on the situation, stating, 'We are in a dynamic of escalation.' The strikes represent a significant intensification of the conflict, with the expert warning that Europe is 'essentially drained to the point of defenselessness.' The attack underscores the ongoing volatility and humanitarian toll of the war in Ukraine.

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Original headline: „Wir sind in Europa im Grunde bis zur Verteidigungslosigkeit entleert“

Original language: DE

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