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How many missiles and drones did Russia fire at Kyiv overnight?
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Overnight, a barrage hit Kyiv. Mayor Klitschko said the Northern Bridge over the Dnipro was hit and closed to traffic, and that the city's power supply was extremely difficult, with heating and water also affected. Zelensky had warned on Friday of a planned strike on energy and bridges.
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Ukraine's air force said Russia launched 36 ballistic missiles and 172 strike drones. It shot down 4 missiles and 149 drones. Zelensky gave the same totals.
- Ballistic missiles launched36
- Strike drones launched172
- Ballistic missiles shot down4
- Strike drones shot down149
Klitschko said at least 5 people were injured, including a teenager. Reuters, citing local authorities, reported one dead and eight wounded, and Zelensky put the injured at nine. The counts differ by source.
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Based on reports by
- Bloomberg BusinessKyiv Faces Russian Missile Barrage, Hits Saratov Oil Refinery
- SWI swissinfo.chRussian strikes: bridge and energy infrastructure damaged
- Mediafax.roZelensky, after the massive attack on Kyiv: Russia is trying to plunge Ukraine into darkness. Appeal to the US for additional support
- Focus“Night of fires”: Ukraine covers Russia with attacks
- Deutsche WelleUkraine: Russia hits Kyiv with air strikes ahead of trilateral talks
- Spiegel OnlineKyiv struggles with power problems after massive Russian attacks