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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Russian Strikes Kill 13 In Kyiv Overnight

Caption: Russian Strikes Kill 13 In Kyiv Overnight. Russian forces have launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Kyiv, killing at least 13 people and injuring more than 30, Ukrainian officials said. Ukraine’s air force said Russia fired 74 missiles and 496 drones overnight, with 33 locations struck despite air defence efforts. Officials said residential buildings, civilian infrastructure and an ambulance station were hit, with children among the casualties. Emergency crews rescued at least 34 people as firefighters battled multiple blazes across the capital. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had warned hours earlier that Russia was preparing a "massive" attack. Russia’s Defence Ministry said it targeted Ukrainian energy and military infrastructure in response to recent Ukrainian strikes. Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha called on allies to provide more air defence systems and increase sanctions against Russia. Rescue operations remain underway as authorities search damaged buildings for more survivors. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT

Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Kyiv,Ukraine,Russia,missile attack,drone strike,Volodymyr Zelensky,civilians,air defence,Russian invasion,missiles,drones,civilian casualties,emergency services,residential buildings,Andrii Sybiha,sanctions,Donbas,Vladimir Putin

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