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Ukraine's Air Force Claims Interception of Russian Missiles and Drones Amid Attack on Kyiv

Russian drone attacks have intensified in Ukraine's Kyiv region, causing significant civilian casualties and disrupting the capital for 15 hours on Thursday. At least 42 people, including four children, were injured, and 381 residents were evacuated. The ongoing offensive includes attacks on critical infrastructure, such as the Bucha district and the Kherson region's power grid, which Ukrainian officials are warning of potential winter outages. This escalation follows a 14-year-old's death in another attack, underscoring the broader regional impact of the conflict. Ukrainian officials urge residents to seek safety from areas under prolonged Russian control, where power and heating issues are anticipated. The situation highlights Russia's strategy to weaken Ukrainian defenses and destabilize the population.

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