Russian Drone Attack Hits Kyiv, Injures Five in Largest Drone Assault of the War

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:42pm on 25 Nov 2023,Saturday International

In the most extensive drone strike of the war, Russia targeted Kyiv, injuring five and damaging buildings. Ukrainian President Zelenskiy reported over 70 Iranian-designed Shahed kamikaze drones launched, with most intercepted. Kyiv's mayor, Klitschko, stated the attack injured an 11-year-old and caused widespread damage, including a nursery fire from a downed drone. The assault coincided with Ukraine's commemoration of the 1932-33 Holodomor famine. Zelenskiy condemned the "wilful terror," linking it to Russia's invasion. Energy ministry noted power outages in nearly 200 buildings, raising concerns of an impending aerial campaign on Ukraine's energy system.      

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