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A massive Russian missile and drone barrage killed at least 16 people in the Kyiv region.
The nine-hour bombardment included a mix of ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and 168 drones.
A nine-story residential building in the Solomianskyi district collapsed, leaving residents trapped.
Authorities reported damage to schools, medical facilities, and a children's hospital.
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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy stated the attack targeted civilian infrastructure to maximize damage.
Moscow claimed the strikes were directed at military-industrial and logistics facilities.
Ukraine reportedly retaliated with a large-scale drone attack on major Russian oil refineries.
The assault highlighted a reported shortage of Western-made Patriot air defense interceptors.
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Poland and Romania monitored the strikes due to the proximity of the regional security threat.