Russian Missile Strike Kills 10, Injures Nearly 100 at Ukraine Defence Event
A Russian ballistic missile strike in Ukraine's Kyiv region has killed 10 and injured almost 100 at a defence industry event. Ukrainian officials report ongoing rescue operations.
POLICY WIRE — Kyiv, Ukraine — A Russian ballistic missile strike on Friday in Ukraine’s Kyiv region resulted in the deaths of 10 individuals and injured nearly 100 others at a site hosting a defence industry event, according to Ukrainian officials and industry representatives.
President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the incident but didn’t specify the exact target. He stated that efforts are underway to ascertain the details of the attack. “A rescue operation is currently under way in the Kyiv region following a Russian missile strike,” Zelensky said on Telegram.
Acting governor of the Kyiv region, Oleksiy Kuleba, provided additional details on the Telegram messaging app, indicating that the missile struck near the site of the defence industry event. Emergency services are actively engaged in rescue efforts.
The attack underscores the ongoing conflict — and the vulnerability of civilian and industrial targets within Ukraine. The Ukrainian government has consistently condemned such actions, labeling them as war crimes.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
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