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KYIV: Russia carried out its largest aerial attack over a two-day period since the start of its war in Ukraine, pounding the capital Kyiv and other cities with hundreds of drones, Ukrainian officials said on Thursday.
Russia had launched 1,567 drones since the start of Wednesday, President Volodymyr Zelensky said. At least 15 civilians have been killed over the two days, officials said. He said Moscow had launched more than 670 attack drones and 56 missiles overnight, and air defence units shot down 41 of the missiles and 652 drones, the air force said.
“These are definitely not the actions of those who believe the war is coming to an end,” Zelensky said.
“It’s important that partners do not remain silent about this strike. And it is equally important to continue supporting the protection of our skies.” At least nine people, including a 12-year-old girl, were killed in Kyiv. Six people were killed in a daytime attack focused on western Ukraine on Wednesday, officials said.
