Russia Threatens New Strikes on Kyiv

Russia has warned of more widespread strikes in Kyiv. It says these attacks will target command centers. Drone manufacturing sites will also be hit. Russia is urging foreign nationals to leave the city. It also advised citizens to avoid government and military buildings. These threats come after a major Russian assault. This attack happened on Saturday night. It killed four people. Around 100 others were injured in Kyiv and nearby areas. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the casualties. Russia claims these strikes are a response. They say Ukraine attacked a student dormitory in Starobilsk. Russian officials reported 21 deaths there. Ukraine's military stated its forces hit a Russian drone unit. They deny targeting civilians. Russia has intensified its missile and drone attacks on Kyiv. This has occurred since a brief ceasefire ended. The ceasefire coincided with Russia's Victory Day parade. Russia's prior strikes killed 24 people. Three children were among the victims. These attacks hit an apartment building. Russian officials later reported three deaths. This was from a large Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow. President Zelensky called these strikes an "entirely justified" response. He was reacting to deadly Russian attacks. On Saturday night, Kyiv experienced a significant aerial assault. Explosions lit up the sky. Many Kyiv residents heard and felt the blasts. Numerous civilian areas were hit. Russia deployed many missiles and drones. It also fired a hypersonic missile. This missile is capable of carrying nuclear weapons. It was aimed near Bila Tserkva. This town is south of Kyiv. The Chernobyl Museum was damaged. The National Art Museum of Ukraine also suffered damage. A shopping center and market were destroyed. Residential buildings were also hit. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov spoke with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. This call happened on Monday evening. Lavrov urged the evacuation of American diplomats from Kyiv. Russia's foreign ministry confirmed this interaction. Many see Russia's warning as a tactic. It could be psychological pressure. Russia has been attacking the capital. This started when the full invasion began in 2022. Ukraine has developed strong air defenses. It intercepts many incoming threats. However, Russia often launches huge numbers of weapons. These can overwhelm air defenses. Ukraine relies on foreign air defense systems. President Zelensky warned of a shortage. This was due to conflicts in the Middle East.

Russia Threatens New Strikes on Kyiv

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