Russia launches overnight missile, drone attacks on Ukraine - Kyiv


  • World
  • Monday, 16 Oct 2023

Rescuers work at the site of vegetable oil factory destroyed by Russian missile strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Poltava region, Ukraine August 28, 2023. Head of Ukraine's Presidential Office Andriy Yermak via Telegram/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo

KYIV (Reuters) - Russia launched five missiles and 12 kamikaze drones at Ukraine in an overnight attack, Ukraine's air force said early on Monday, with officials reporting further artillery and air strikes.

The air force said the missiles, of which it shot down two, targeted northern and eastern regions, while the drones, of which 11 were downed, were launched in several directions with a particular focus on western Ukraine.

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